SCRIPTURE HISTORY: 

WITH ADDITIONS FROM THE 

BOOKS OF THE 

MACCABEES AND JOSEPHUS, 

ON A PLAN BY WHICH THE RECOLLECTION 

OF EVENTS IS FACILITATED, AND THAT 

OF DATES RENDERED EASY. 



BY T. HALLWORTH. 



Si I will remember the works of the Lord ; surely I will 
remember thy works of old. I w ; .U meditate also of all 
thy work, and taik of thy doings." — Psalm ixivii. li, 12. 



THIRD EDITION : 

ENLARGED AND MUCH IMPROVED: 



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64 Scripture History : with additions from the books of the 
Maccabees and Josephus. on a plan by which the Recollec- 
tion of Events is Faciliiated, and that of Dates retdered 
Easy. By T. Hallworh. 

" Iwill remember the works of the Lord ; surely I will 
remember thy works of old. I will meditate also of all 
thy works, and ta'k of thy doings."— Psalm Ixxvii. 11, 12, 
Third Edition. Enlarged and much improved. 

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PREFACE. 



Scripture History is Scipture itself teaching the know- 
ledge of its own Divine precepts, and urging the practice 
of them by interesting examples. It therefore forms the 
best introduction to Scripture morality and religion, espe- 
cially for children and youth ; and, withom duubt, this is 
one of the purposes for which it was given. Saint Paul, 
after adverting to various events recorded in the sacred 
book, says — " Now all these things happened unto then* 
for examples ; and they are written for our admonition, 
on whom the ends of the world are come " — 1 Cor. x. 11» 
This passage alone, if rightly considered, will shew the use 
of Scnpture History, establish its importance, and secure 
its place in education. Read, also, the 77th, 7Sth, 105th, 
106th, and 170th Psalms. A person, unacquainted witfc 
history, particularly Scripture history, must necessarily 
have verv defective views of human nature, of religion, and 
of the object of religious adoration. History in general is 
of great importa?'Ce, but that of the people in whom (: all 
the nations of the earth shall be blessed," merits particu- 
lar attention. 

History should always be accompanied by Chronology. 
They are naturally so nearly allied, so closely connected^, 
that without the latter the former is very incomplete. The 
knowledge of events, however extensive, if not associated 
with that of their dates, amounts to little more than a jum- 
ble ©f historical materials — ideas in a chaotic state. Chro- 



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nology imparts order and perspicuity. It gives light to the 
Understanding of the student, precision to his knowledge, 
and satisfaction to his mind. It is jus ly considered as one 
of the eyes of h story, and Geography as the other. 

But notwithstanding the utility of t hronology, it is 
much neglected. On account of the extreme difficulty of 
fixing dates in the memory, many readers of history are 
totally unarquanted vv th 'he m. The knowledge obtained 
by occasionally referring to Chronological Tables, or books 
on H sto-y,for dat< s, is commonl as transient as the oc- 
cas on, and the practice is as unscientific as it would be 
for an arithmetician to nave recourse to a printed mu t. pli- 
cation table for ass stance to multiply. Tiie only excuse 
for the practice is the difficulty above mentioned. As long 
as that difficulty is unav >ida;>ie this excuse is sufficient to 
justify the practice. B it there is no necessity for the con- 
tin, uuice of the difficulty. 

The memory and the understanding are indebted to each 
Other. There is mutual assistance, action and re-action 
constantly going on between them, without which, the 
operations of both wouid be veiy limited and useless, if 
not destroyed. Attempts, therefore, to cultivate the un- 
anding, or to increase knowledge, without a caieful 
and skilful attention to the memory, are injudicious. We 
know only what we remember : instruction, therefore, 
ought to he as favorably adapted to the memory as possi- 
ble. This has been carefully attended to it; forming and 
executing the plan of the present history, of which the 
following is an outline. 

The work commences with an account of creation, con- 
densed from the first and second chapters of Genesis, and 
procee Is, in chronological order, with the Old Testament 
History to its conclusion. Recourse is then had to the 
Books of the Maccabees, Josephus, aud the New Testa- 



went, by which means the present history is continued till 
the dissolution of the Jewish nation. 

The history, or time occupied by it, is divided into 
fourteen periods. Each period is terminated by an impor- 
tant event, and has a distinctive character of which its 
name is indicative : hence these names alone, if progres- 
sively fixed in the memory, assist that faculty very consid- 
erably. They are the following. 

1. Antf.dehjvian Pekiod, which commences with 
Creation, and terminates with the Deluge — 1656 years. 

2. Dispersing Pekiod. From the Deluge till the call 
of x\bram — 427 years. 

3. Patriarchal Period. From the Call of Abram 
till Israel's emigration into Egypt — 115 years. 

4. Egyptian Period, From Israel's emigration into 
Egypt till Israel's departure from Eoypt — 215 years. 

5. Wilderness Pfriod. From Israel's departure 
from Egypt till their entrance iirto Ca iaan — 40 years. 

6. Exterminating Pkriod. From Israel's invasion 
*t Canaan till the appointment of the first Judge. — 23 years. 

7. Judges' Period. Krom the appointment of Israel's 
first Judge till the accession of tho first king— 333 years. 

8. Splendid Regal Period. From the accession 
of Israel's first king till the d l vision of the kingdom — 120 
years. 

9. Jewish Resal Pemod From the division ofthe 
kingdom till the commencement ofthe Babylonian captivi- 
ty ofthe Jews — 369 years. 

10. B \byloman Period. From the commencement 
ef the Babylonian captivity of the Jews till their return — 
70 years. 

11. Persian Period, From the return of the Jews 
till Alexander the Macedonian's arrival at Jerusalem— 
304 years. 



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12. Macedonian or Syrian Period. From Alex- 
ander's arrival at Jerusalem till Antiochus Epiphanes de- 
crees conformity to the Grecian religion or death — 16# 
years. 

13. Maccabean Period. From the decree of Antio- 
chus Epiphanes till the birth of Christ — 163 years. 

14. Dissolving Period. From thr birth of Christ 
till the dissolution of the Jewish nation — 74 years. 

The division of the periods into lessons, renders the 
work more systematic than it would otherwise be, and will 
be found subservient to the convenience of both tc.acherg 
and pupils. The lessons consist of distinct paragraphs, 
progressively numbered, accompanied with references to 
scripture, and followed by questions, answers to which are 
in the paragraphs themselves. Each paragraph mentions 
an event, also its topics of detail, and terminates with the 
date, which is expressed by the consonants of significant 
words, printed in small capitals, and preceded by a dash. 

These words may be easily converted into dates by 
calling the consonants which they contain by the names of 
figures as directed in the following Table or Key, which 
should be committed to memory and rendered very familiar. 

Notation Table, or Key for the Dates : shew- 
ing the numerical name of each consonant. 



When either b, or c occurs in a date, i 


t is to be called 1 


D, or F 


2 


G, H, 01' GH 




3 


K, or L . 






4 


M, or N . 






5 


p, or R , 






6 


S, or sh . 






7 


t, or ch 






8 


j, v, or w, 






9 


q, X, Y, Z, TH, PH, WiL, 


NG, ( 


>r &c 






Vll 



N. B. W and Y are sometimes vowels, in which case 
they, like other vowels, are to be expunged. Y is a conso- 
nant when it begins either a word or a syllable, and w, 
when it either begins a word or syllable, or immediately 
follows D, s, t, or th ; as in dwarf, swan, twine, thwart, 
&c. 

Prepositions, articles, and conjunctions, when any occur 
with the date, or words following the dash at the conclu- 
sion of the paragraph, are, like vowels, to be expunged. 
The remaining consonants, if called as directed in the 
above Key, give the date. 

Double letters, as double 1, (11) double s, (ss) double f, 
(ff) &c. are to be considered the same as if single ; that 
is 11, like 1, is 4 ; fT, like f, is 2, &c. 

The history of the ki-igdom of the Ten Tribes also is 
given on the same plan. 

The reader, if even slightly conversant with me fa, 
operation, will readily discover that this method of pre. 
senting facts, and expressing dates, will surprisingly assist 
the memory of the student with regard to both. With re- 
gard to dates, the great obstacle in the study of history, it 
Wtll assist on the principles of construction, condensation, 
and association of ideas. The last mentioned may be 
termed the mainspring of the memoty, the power of whir h 
is much increased by the other two. The words which 
are given for the dates always read in connexion with those 
which precede, and, in addition to the date, express other 
ideas relative to the event ; consequently they associate 
with their respective paragraphs in the mind of the lear- 
ner, and may be easily recollected. After a little careful 
attention to the paragraphs, the recollection ot an events 
or of any circumstance mentioned in a paragraph, will 
fisually suggest the numerical or chronological words at th* 



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end of it, and thus enable the student instantly to recover 
the date. 

In this way the recollection of dates is rendered as easy 
as that of events. By this simple method the stuient may 
acquire the knowledge of dates permanently associated 
with she knowledge of even's, as easily, expeditiously and 
extensively as he can acquire the latter alone. In short, 
on this plan, if the student is expert in the use of the key, 
it is as easy for him to acquire the knowledge of dates as 
! t is to neglect them. 

The trouble (I cannot call it difficulty) of learning the 
Key is so slight, especially when compared with its utility, 
that I conceive no one is willing so completely to expose 
his own indolence, as to make that an objection. If it is 
one, it lies w;th a hundred t m s more weight against evei 
the easiest of the tables of arithmetic. If learning the Key 
is a difficulty, amounting to an objection which justifies the 
rejection of the plan, what is to justify the p; act ice of 
postering children of three or four years old with the alpha- 
bet, and expecting and insisting on their learning it 1 Or, 
to come still nearer to the point, what is to justify th e 
practice of giving pupils tasks from chronological tables to 
commit to memory ; tasks which, on account of the ab- 
stract nature of dates, require more patience and perse- 
verance to learn than it is reasonable to expect children to 
possess \ And what is the result of all the mental toil and 
drudgery of learning ta^ks of this kind 1 The amount o' it 
is, the pupil recites his task while his memory is at full 
stretch to retain it Ion? enough for that purpose, and the, 
forgets it, probably in less time than he has spent in 
learning it. To remember it is out of the question : nei- 
ther he nor his teacher can do so. 

.The writer of this book recommends the following method 
<?f using it. which, if rightly managed, will be-i* ound sue- 



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eessful and interesting to both teachers and pupils in either 
families or schools, especially in the former, to whom it is 
particularly recommended. 

In the first place, the pupil is to commit the Key to me- 
mory, and to make himself quite familiar with it. 

Familiarity with the key qualifies the pupil for the histo- 
rical lessons. Let him prepare Lesson First, by carefully 
reading it a few times to himself. 

When the pupil is called to recite, the teacher is to read 
those parts of each paragraph in the lesson which are print- 
ed in the common character, and to pause when he arrives 
at the italicised word.--, with which his pauses are to be 
supplied by the pupil from memory. Let us take the first 
paragraph in the first lesson for an example. 

The teacher reads — In the beginning God created — 
pupil* — the heaven and the earth. (T.) Light, the firma- 
ment, plants, the sua and moon, fishes and fowls, beast- and 
creeping things appear at (P.) his word, (T.) in the course 
of (P.) the firs! six days : (T.) also man whom he creates 
a st and in (P.) his own image, (T.) places in (P.) 
Eden, (T.) and commands (P.) not to eat of the fruit of 
a certain tree. (T.) He also appoints (P.) the food of all 
animals, (T.) makes the first; (P.) woman, (T.) institutes 
(P.) marriage, (T.) and ordains (P.) the sabbath ; (T.) 
all which, except (P.) innocence and Eden, (T.) remain 
and demonstrate (P.) the power, the wisdom, and the 
goodness of God, the Creator ; and shew that he rules 
and is — (P ) king of the whole, k, ng, wh, l, 4004. 

When all the paragraphs in the lesson have been recited 
in this way, the pupil is ready for the questions with which 
the recitation or lesson concludes ; or the questions may 
be attended to with each paragraph before reading the next. 

* If a class, the first pupil ; next, the second ; then, the 
third, and so on. 



They should, however, be deferred till the pupil is expert 
in thi way of reciting. 

By this simple, easy, and plea ant process, the pupil, 
\vhether single or in a class, will gain more knowledge 
than he wouid by the drudgery of committing a'l the words 
in tho lesson to memory, and with far greater probability Of 
retaining it. 

Any person who can read, may, with this book easily 
practise this method, and also teach the contents of the 
book to others without previously himself learning even the 
Key, or knowing any thing of either history or chrono- 
logy. This will become obvious by inspecting the les- 
sons. See the note belonging to paragraph 1. 

N. B. The dates are reckoned from the birth of Christ, 
before and after 



SCRIPTURE HISTORY. 



PERIOD I. 

ANTEDELUVIAN PERIOD. 

Commencing with the Creation, and ending with the 

Deluge — 1656 years, 

LESSON I. 

1. " In the beginning God created the 

heaven and the earth." Light, the firma- 
ment, plants, the sun and moon, fishes and 
fowls, beasts and creeping things appear 
at his word, in the course of the first six 
days : also man, whom he creates last, in 
his oivn image, places in Eden, and com- 
mands not to eat of the fruit of a certain 
tree. He also appoints the food of all an- 
imals, makes the first ivoman, institutes 
marriage, and ordains the sabbath ; all 
which, except innocence and Eden, re- 
main, and demonstrate the power, the wis- 
2 



12 ANTEDELUVIAN PERIOD. 

dom, and the goodness of God, the creator, 
and shew that he rules, and is — king of 

the WHOLE.* K. NG, WH, L, 4004. GEN. 

i. ii. v. 1—2. 

When the heaven and the earth began to exist, who 
created them ? In how many days did he create the 
sun, moon, and earth, and all that is in them ? How 
were they produced ? What d ; d he create last ? In 
what did the creation of man differ from that of other 
animals ? Where did he place him ? What did he 
command him not to do ? What did he appoint ? What 
did he make to complete the human species ? What 
did he institute ? What did he ordain ? Which of 
the things you have mentioned have disappeared ? 
What do the rest demonstrate ? What, do they shew ? 
How many years was the first year of the world be- 
fore that in which Christ was born ? f 

_ . *r ■ — ■ — 

* King of the whole. — In these words we have tho 
date of the creation. Of is a preposition, and the is an 
article. They, therefore, are, like the vowels, to be ex- 
punged, as directed in the preface. The words king — 
WHOLE will of course remain. Spell these two words with- 
out vowels : — k, KG, wh, l. Here we have the date. K, 
by the Table, is 4 ; n g is ; vvh ; L 4, or, 4004. 

■J The pupil should be required to give the date by the 
words, the consonants, and the figures, as in the paragraph ; 
also to shew, by giving to each consonant its numerical 
name, how he obtains the date from the words. This 
sliouki be practised in every lesson he recites till he is ex- 
pert in the use of the Notation Table or Key,, and, occa- 
sionally, afterwards. 

It will readily be seen, that the consonants are to be 
taken in regular progression, as they occur in the words ; 
that is, the first consonant in the word answers for the first 
figure in the number or date, the second for the second &c 
This being the case, and the dates being given in botii 
words and figures, it is plain that any person who can read, 
may begin to teach on this plan, by this book, without 



ANTEDELUVIAN FER10D. 13 

2. Eve, the first woman, is deluded by 

the serpent, eats of the forbidden fruit, and 
gives to Adam, her husband, who also eats. 
God judges them, remembers mercy, prom- 
ises a redeemer, and clothes them with 
skins ; but drives them from Eden to toil 

ill LONG EXILE. * L, NG, X, L, 4004. 

gen. iii. 

Who wag Eve ? By what was she deluded ? Of 
what did she eat ? What else did she do ? Did he 
eat ? Who judged them for this ? In judgment what 
did God remember? What did he promise ? What 
did he do for them ? Did he also punish them for 
their disobedience ? How ? In what year before the 
birth of Christ did these things happen ? 

3. Cain, the first born of man, and 

learning the Table or Key ; and as the answers to the 
questions are in the preceding paragraph, it is also plain 
that he may begin to teach history with chronology by this 
book, without knowing any thing of either. He will find, 
too, that while teaching others he is unavoidably acquiring 
the knowledge of all these with surprising facility. 

Having to extract the date from the words forms no ra 
tional objection to the system. It is only to change the 
characters by which the nine digits and the cypher are usu- 
ally expressed ; which characters themselves are just as 
arbitrary as those for which they are to be changed :- — or, 
it is only to call consonants by the names of figures, 
which is just as easy as to call figures themselves by those 
names. A little experience, with the Table or Key well 
•fixed in the memory, will demonstrate that the system, or 
plan, now presented, is simple and philosophical in theory., 
easy and pleasant in practice, and that its adaptation to the 
memory is astonishing. 

* Long exile. Spell these words without vowels : — 
L, ng, x, l. l, by the Table, is 4; kg ; x : l* 4 ; 
or* 4004, tha date. 



14 ANTEDELUVIAN PERIOD. 

Abel, the second, are born ; but as sin 
has brought death into the world, they, 
their parents, and posterity must at — 

LENGTH DIE. L, NG, TH, D,* 4002. GEN. 

iv. 1—2. 

Who was Cain ? Who was the second ? What 
had sin done when they were born ? What was the 
oonsequence ? In what year were Cain and Abel 
born ? 

4. Cain, a tiller of the ground, and Abel, 
a keeper of sheep, bring offerings to the 
Lord. Abel brings of the firstlings of his 
flock, and is accepted, but Cain brings of 
the fruit of the ground, and is rejected. On 
this account Cain is wroth, and slays his 
brother; for which God calls Cain to an 
account, and punishes him. Hence learn 
to avoid anger, and to — hate sin. h, t, 
s, n, 3875. gen. iv. 3 — 15. 

What was Cain ? What was Abel ? What did 
they bring to the Lord ? What did Abel bring for an 
offering ? Was it accepted or rejected ? What did 
Cain bring ? Was it accepted or rejected ? How 
was Cain affected by this rejection ? What did he do 
in his wrath ? Was he punished for this ? By whom ? 
What should we learn from this dreadful event ? In 
what year did it happen ? 

5. Seth is born, and given instead of 
Abel, whom Cain, in wrathful — heat 

*l 4. ng 0, th 0, D 2,-4002, the date. 



ANTEDELUVIAN PERIOD. 15 

&LEW.* H,T, S,L, 3874. GEN. iv. 25- 

26. 

What other sou had Adam ? Instead of whom wag 
Seth given ? In what year ? 

6. In process of time, mankind be- 
comes numerous and wicked. Wickedness 
becomes so excessive that God determines 
to destroy the whole earth by a Deluge, unless 
men repent. This he communicates to 
Noahy and instructs him to build an ark 
for his own preservation, that of his family, 
and two of all kinds of animals. He also 
allows one hundred and twenty years for 
reformation, by which to prevent this f — 

AWFUL EPOCHA. F, L, P, CH, 2468. GEN. 

vi. 

In process of time, what did mankind become ? In 
consequence of the wickedness of mankind what did 
God determine to do ? Was this determination abso- 
lute or conditional ? What was the condition ? To 
whom did he communicate this ? What did he, at 
the same time, give to Noah? What time did he al- 
low for repentance and reformation ? In what year be- 
fore the birth of Christ, did these things take place ? 

7. Noah, his family, and two living 
creatures of every kind enter the ark, the 
44 fountains of the great deep are broken 

up, the windows of heaven are opened," 

. 1 — — - ■-. '■ " ■■' • i g 

* The w in slew is a vowel, 
f The w in awful is a vowel. 

2* 



16 DISPERSING PERIOD. 

the DELUGE takes place, the earth is 
overwhelmed icith water, and men — die 

GUILTY. * D, G, L, T, 2348. GEN. Vli. 

viii. 1—12. 

Did mankind repent and reform, or did the threaten- 
ed deluge take place ? Were all mankind, and all an- 
imals drowned ? Who and what were saved ? By 
what means ? When they were in the ark, wh^t 
were broken up ? What were opened ? What took 
place? With what was the earth overwhelmed? In 
what state or condition did men die ? When did this 
awful event take place ? 



PERIOD II. 

DISPERSING PERIOD. 

From the Deluge till the Call of Abraham — 427 years. 

LESSON II. 

8. The waters are assuaged; the ground 
is dry ; and Noah, his family, and the ani- 

* The Y in guilty is a vowel. (See preface.) The 
historical paragraphs may be used as texts on which intel- 
ligent Teachers may comment to their pupils, and thus in- 
culcate the philosophy of history, its morality, or practical 
use. They may easily enlarge on the answers, to the 
questions annexed to the paragraphs, when given, and by 
this means inculcate the principles of religion and piety : 
also they may easily add to the historical information by 
giving to their pupils the whole account of the event men- 
tioned in any of the paragraphs, which account, if not al- 
ready possessed by the teacher, may be readily acquired 
by reading the part or parta of scripture referred to at the 
end of the paragraph. 



DISPERSING PERIOD. 17 

mals leave the ark. Noah builds an altar, 
offers sacrifice to the Lord, and is blessed. 
God makes a covenant, and gives to No- 
ah or — fohi * LAWS. f. h, l, s, 2347. 
Gen. viii. 13—22 ; ix. 1—19. 

Did Noah, his family, and the animals remain safely 
in the ark, whilst the earth was overwhelmed with wa- 
ter ? In what state was the earth when they left the 
ark ? What was the first thing which Noah did after 
leaving the ark ? What did he offer ? To whom ? Of 
what was this offering an expression ? What followed? 
What did God make ? What did he give to Noah ? 
What is the date ? 

9. Men journey from the east, and find 
a plain in the land of Shinar. Here they 
begin to build u a city, and a tower ivhose 
top may reach unto heaven." Some think 
that idolatry their intention — defiles, 
d, f, l, s, 2247. gen. xi. 1 — 4. 

In w r hat direction did men journey after the deluge ? 
What did they find ? Where ? What did they begin to 
do on the plain ? What do some learned men think the 
tower was intended for ? In what year was the city 
and tower begun ? 

10. God confounds language at the tow- 
er, hence denominated Babel. He also 
disperses mankind, and thus a memorial 

* Fohi laws. Fohi is the name of an ancient Chi- 
nese philosopher, much celebrated, and supposed by many 
of the learned to be Noah, w in laws is a vowel. 



18 DISPERSING PERIOD. 

to their folly — affixes.* f, f, x, s, 2207. 
gen. xi. 5 — 9. 

What did God do when the tower was progressing ? 
What is the tower, on that account, called ? What 
else did God do at the same time ? What is the date ? 

11. Abram is born, in Ur of the Chal- 
dees, who lives to — be off joy aware § 
b, j, w, r, 1996. gen. xi. 26. 

Where was Abram born ? When ? 

12. The LORD CALLS ABRAM to 

be the Father of the faithful, and directs 
him to leave Haran. Abram accordingly 
takes his household, including Lot, his 
brother's son, and his substance, and goes 
into Canaan. The Lord appears to Abram 
there, promises to give the land to his de- 
scendants, assures him that in his seed " all 
the nations of the earth shall be blessed," 
and that hence there shall eventually — be 

JOY Without | DECAY. § B, J, D, C, 1921. 

gen. xii. 1 — 9. 

* Affixes. The two f's in this word are separated in 
spelling and pronunciation; consequently they do not form 
double f. They are too single ones, and each expresses its 
own number, 2. 

f Of is a preposition. 

X Without is a preposition. 

§ It is hoped that the unavoidable restrictions under 
which the writer has had to labor on account of the dates, 
will sufficiently apologize for the uncouthness of this and 
a few other paragraphic terminations; and that the chro- 
nological advantages, which are the cause, will be accept- 



PATRIARCHAL PERIOD. 19 

Whom did the Lord call ? To be what ? What did 
he direct him to do ? Did Abram do so ? Whither did 
he go ? Did he go alone ? Whom and what did he 
take with him ? What celebrated person did his house- 
hold include ? Who appeared to Abram when he ar- 
rived in Canaan ? What did the Lord promise ? Of 
what did he assure Abram ? In what year was Abram 
called ? 



PERIOD III. 

PATRIARCHAL PERIOD. 

From the Call of Abram till the Emigration of Israel in" 
to Egypt — 115 years. 

LESSON THIRD. 

13. A famine in Canaan drives Abram 
to Egypt, where he directs Sarai, his 
wife, to say that she is his sister. Phara- 
oh takes her from him, and, thus, punish- 
ment is the consequence of his falsehood. 
The Lord in mercy causes Pharaoh to re- 
store her ^ evil to — be avoiding, b, v, d, 
ng, 1920. gen. xii. 10—20. 

What public calamity induced Abram to leave Ca- 
naan ? Whither did he go ? What did he direct Sarai 
to say ? What was she ? What did Pharaoh do ? This 

ed as a compensation. To reject either the plan or this 
book, on their account, would perhaps be a proof of 
squeamishness, but certainly not of wisdom. It would be 
like rejecting ninety-nine peculiar advantages, because they 
are one short of a hundred. 



20 PATRIARCHAL PERIOD. 

wag, no doubt, a great trouble to Abram, but did he 
not bring it upon himself? How ? Did Pharaoh restore 
Sarai ? Who caused him to do so ? What is the date ? 

14. Abram and his household return 
from Egypt to Canaan. His and Lot's 
herdmen quarrel. Abram, for the sake of 
peace, proposes separation to Lot, and 
gives him the choice of the land which lies 
before them. Lot chooses the neighbor- 
hood of Sodom, and Abram pitches his 
tent in the plain of Mamre, in Hebron, and 
is reassured by the Lord, that he of his 
care is an — object. b, j, c, t, 1918. 
gen. xiii. 

Whither did Abram and his household go when they 
leftEgvpt? What dissension occurred in his house- 
hold ? What did Abram, on that account, propose to 
Lot ? Of what did he give him the choice 1 What land 
did Lot choose 1 Where did Abram pitch his tent ? By 
whom was he encouraged and reassured in Hebron 1 
In what year did these things occur 1 

15. In a battle of four kings againt five, 
Lot and his goods are taken. Abram, in- 
formed of this, arms his u trained ser- 
vants," pursues the captors, rescues Lot, 
and brings back all the goods. He is met 
by the king of Sodom, and congratulated 
by Melchizedek, king of Salem, and priest 
of the most high God. They offer thanks, 



PATRIARCHAL PERIOD. 21 

and blessings, from — abote, beg. b,v, b, 
g, 1913. Gen. xiv. 

What battle is mentioned in this paragraph 1 What 
person celebrated in the Bible was involved in this 
battle 1 How was he involved ? Did Abram hear of 
Lot's misfortune ? What did he do 1 In returning, by 
whom was he met 1 By whom congratulated 1 Who 
was Melchizedek 1 Date 1 

16. The Lord renews to Abram his 
promise of the land, shews him the state 
of his descendants for four hundred years, 
promises him a son, and assures him that 
there shall — be joy of the * babe, b, j, 
b, b, 1914. Gen. xv. 

What did the Lord renew to Abram 1 What did he 
shew to Abram? What new promise did he make 1 
When'? 

17. Sarai gives her maid Hagar to 
Abram, and afterwards discards her from 
the family. An angel meets Hagar, and 
bids her to go back and submit herself to 
her mistress. Hagar accordingly returns ; 
the command from — above, obeying. b 7 
v, b, ng. Gen. xvi. 

Who was Hagar 1 To whom did Sarai give her ? 
What did she afterwards do with her 1 Who met Ha- 
gar 1 What did he bid her do 1 Did Hagar obey ? 
Date ? 

* Of is a prepositiou — the an article. See preface. 

The reader's attention to the preceding notes will pre- 
clude the necessity of any farther explanation relative to 
the chronological word?, or any part of the plan of this 
work. 



22 PATRIARCHAL PERIOD. 

18. God renews his covenant with 
Abram, changes his name into Abraham, 
and that of his wife into Sarah, institutes 
circumcision, repeats his promise of a son, 
and exhorts Abraham to — act with the 
wise. c,t, w, s, 1897. Gen. xvii. 

What did God renew with Abram ? What did he 
change 1 Into what 1 What other person's name did he 
change ? Into what 1 AVhat did he institute 1 What did 
he repeat 1 What did he exhort Abraham to do 1 What 
is the date 1 

19. Abraham entertains three strangers 
who prove to be angels. At the same 
time, the Lord renews the promise of a son, 
and informs Abraham that he is about to 
destroy Sodom and the cities of the plain, 
on account of the wickedness of their inhab- 
itants. Abraham intercedes for Sodom, 
but cannot prevent — acute woes, c, t, 
w, s, 1897. Gen. xviii. 

Whom did Abraham entertain 1 W'hat did they prove 
to be 1 What did the Lord renew at that time 1 What 
did he inform Abraham 1 On what account 1 What 
did Abraham do ? Did he prevail! Date ? 

20. Two angels appear in Sodom, and 
are received by Lot. The wickedness of 
this and of other cities of the plain, pro- 
cures their destruction by fire from heaven. 
Zoar is spared as a refuge for Lot and his 



PATRIARCHAL PERIOD. 23 

family, who are urged to escape thither 
with all speed. His wife lingers and per- 
ishes ; while he and his two daughters are 
prompt, and escape — acute woes, c, t, 
w, s, 1897. Gen. xix. 1—20. 

Who appeared in Sodom 1 By whom were they re- 
ceived ? What cities are spoken of as wicked cities ] 
What did their wickedness procure 1 By what means 1 
Which of the cities was spared 1 As what 1 What were 
Lot and his family urged to do % What did Lot's wife 
do, and what was the consequence 1 Did he and hi3 
children escape 1 What children had he 1 In what 
year before the birth of Christ did this punishment of 
the wicked take place 1 

LESSON FOURTH. 

21. Abraham goes to Gerar, where, as 
in Egypt, he represents his wife as his sis- 
ter. Abimeiech, king of Gerar, takes her 
from him, but he is impelled to restore 
her to remove — acute woes, c, t, w, 
s, 1897. Gen. xx. 

Whither did Abraham go 1 In what light did he 
represent his wife ? Had he ever done so before ? (see 
paragraph 13.) Where 1 Who, in Gerar, took his wife 
from him 1 Did he restore her 1 In what year did Abra- 
ham go into Gerar 1 

22. Abraham's son Isaac is born, agree- 
ably to the promise of God, which can nev- 

3 



24 PATRIARCHAL PERIOD. 

er — abate, or vary, b, t, v, r, 1896. 
Gen. xxi. 1 — 8. 

What name did Abraham give to his promised son ? 
In what year was Isaac born 1 

23. Sarah sees Hagar's son Ishmael 
mocking. Of this she complains to Abra- 
ham, and requires their dismission from 
the family. Abraham is grieved, but di- 
rected by the Lord, complies ; and Ha- 
gar, with Ishmael, is severed from the 
family of Abraham, by this— act, for ev- 
er, c, t, v, r, 1896. Gen. xxi. 9 — 21. 

What did Sarah see Ishmael doing ? Who wa3 
IshmaePs mother 1 Of what did Sarah complain 1 To 
whom 1 What did she require 1 What effect had this 
on Abraham ? Did he comply ? In what year ? 

24. Abraham and Abimelech enter into 
covenant, but at the same time Abraham 
reproves Abimelech, who engages to act — 
better. b,t, t, r, 1886. Gen. xxi. 
22—34. 

Into what did Abraham and Abimelech enter 1 Which 
reproved the other 1 With what effect 1 Date 1 

25. God commands Abraham to take 
his son Isaac into the land of Moriah, and 
there offer him for a burnt offering. Abra- 
ham is obedient. He arrives at the place, 
builds an altar, prepares the wood, binds 



PATRIARCHAL PERIOD. 25 

bis son, lays him on the altar, with the wood, 
and takes the knife to slay him! The an- 
gel of the Lord calls to Abraham, and turns 
the only remaining — act aside, c, t, s, 
d, 1872. Gen. xxii. 1—19. 

Whither was Abraham to take his son Isaac 1 For 
what purpose 1 Who commanded him to do so 1 Was 
Abraham obedient 1 Did he actually make a burnt of- 
fering of Isaac 1 What prevented ? When did this 
transaction take place 1 

26. Abraham purchases the cave of 
Machpelah for a burial place, from the 
sons of Heth. Here he leaves Sarah his 
wife, from whom death has taken all — ac- 
tion away, c, t, n, w, 1859. Gen. xxiii. 

What did Abraham purchase from the sons of Heth t 
For what purpose 1 Who belonging to him was dead 1 
In what year did Sarah die 1 

27. Abraham exacts an oath from his el- 
dest- servant, and sends him to his kindred 
in Messopotamia, for a wife for Isaac. The 
servant meets Rebekah at a well; is en- 
tertained by her father Bethuel ; makes 
them acquainted with his errand; and is 
of Rebekah the — obtainer. b, t, n, r, 
1856. Gen. xxiv. 

What did Abraham exact from his eldest servant 1 
Whither did he send him - ? What for ? Whom did the 
servant meet ? Where % By whom was he entertain- 
ed % Whom did he obtain for Isaac 1 Date % 



26 PATRIARCHAL PERIOD. 

2S. Isaac's sons, Esau and Jacob, are 
born to — act here, c, t, h, r, 1836. 
Gen. xxv. 19—28. 

What sons had Isaac 1 In what year were they born ! 
LESSON FIFTH. 

29. Abraham gives the principal part 
of his wealth to Isaac, and gifts to his oth- 
er children, by his second wife, Kcturah, 

and dies : his thread of life is — cut bv 

» 

DECAY. C, T, D, C, 1881. Gdl. XXV. 

5—11. 

To whom did Abraham leave the principal part of 
his wealth when he died ? What did he do tor his oth- 
er children ! Who was their mother ; When did he 
diel 

30. Esau returns from the field fainting 
with hunger, of which Jacob takes advan- 
tage, and his brother's birthright is — ex- 
acting NOW. X, C, T, NG, N, 1S05. Gcil. 

xxv. 29—34. 

Who returned from the field • In what state ! Who 
took advantage o( this ! what did Jacob exact from 
Esau as the condition of relief ? In what year I 

31. Isaac, because there is a famine in the 
land, goes into Gerar. Here he is direct- 
ed bv the Lord ; has difficulties with king 
Abimcleeh and his hcrdmen ; removes first 



PATRIARCHAL PERIOD. 27 

to Rchoboth, then to Beersheba; is follow- 
ed by Mlmcleeh and others, and all — act 
with zeal, c, t, z, l, 1804. Gen.xxvi. 
1—33. 

Why did Isaac remove into another country ? Into 
what country did he go ? When he arrived in Gerar, 
from whom did he receive directions 1 With whom 
had he difficulties 1 Whither did Isaac remove 1 By 
whom was he followed to Beersheba ? In what year 
did he go into Gerar % 

32. Isaac, now old, and his eyes dim, 
directs his son Esau to prepare some veni- 
son, that he may eat and bless him before 
he dies. Esau obeys. In the interim Ja- 
cob, assisted by his mother, personates 
Esau and obtains the blessing, which for 
a time — causes woe. c, s,s, w, 1779. 
Gen. xxvii. 

When Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, what 
did he direct Esau to do 1 Why ? Did Esau obey 1 
W 7 hat did Jacob do, while Esau was engaged with the 
venison 1 By whom was he assisted 1 Did this con- 
duct of Jacob and his mother produce any unpleasant 
effects ? When did these occurrences take place 1 

33. Esau threatens to slay Jacob. Ja- 
cob, advised by his mother, flees to his un- 
cle Laban at Padan-ara??^ has an extraordi- 
nary vision on the way, calls the place 
Bethel, and there makes a vow to the 
Lord. He arrives at Padan-aram, meets 

8* 



28 PATRIARCHAL PERIOD. 

Rachel with her father's flock, at a well, 
is received by Laban, and agrees to serve 
him seven years for his daughter Rachel, 
wishing not to— be in esaw's way. b, s, 
s, w. 1779. Gen. xxviii. xxix. 1 — 19. 

What did Esau threaten to do 1 What did Jacob do 
to avoid Esau 1 By whom was he advised 1 What 
had Jacob on his way to Padan-aram 1 W^hat did he 
call the place, where he had the vision 1 W T hat did he 
make there 1 Did he arrive at Padan-aram ? Whom 
did he meet first of his kindred 1 Where 1 With what 1 
By whom was he received immediately after 1 What 
agreement did he subsequently make with Laban 1 
What did he, at the same time, wish ? What is the 
datel 

34 Jacob having served according to 
agreement, claims Rachel. Laban, be- 
cause contrary to law to give the young- 
er in marriage before the firstborn, gives 
Leah instead of Rachel, and Rachel af- 
terwards, to make the — case safe, c, s, 
s, f, 1772. Gen. xxix. 20—30. 

Did Jacob fulfil his agreement with Laban 1 What 
did he then claim 1 Who was given to him instead of 
Rachel 1 Why 1 Did he afterwards obtain Rachel 1 
In what year did Jacob marry Leah and Rachel 1 

35 Judah, Jacob's fourth son, is born, 
whom the Jews, as the head of their na- 
tion, do not CEASE to NAME. C, S, N, M. 

1755c Gen. xxix. 35 

Whose son was Judah t What was he to the subse- 
quent Jewish nation and people 1 In what year was he 
bornl 



PATRIARCHAL PERIOD. 29 



SIXTH LESSON. 

36. Jacob's son Joseph is born. At the 
same time, Jacob makes a new arrange- 
ment with Laban, in whom his confidence 
begins to — be shaken, b, sh, k, n, 1745. 
Gen. xxx. 22—43. 

Which of Jacob's sons is mentioned in this para- 
graph 1 What concerning him is noticed 1 What did 
Jacob do at the time of Joseph's birth with reference 
to Laban ? Why 1 In what year before the birth of 
Christ was Joseph born 1 

37. Jacob and his household quit Laban 
secretly. Rachel carries away her Fath- 
er's images. Laban pursues and overtakes 
Jacob, and searches for his images. Jacob 
expostulates with Laban. Finally they en- 
ter into covenant, and trouble to each oth 
er — cease to give. c, s, g, v, 1739. 

GEN. XXxi. 

Did Jacob remain with Laban till the death of eith- 
er ? How did he leave him ? When Jacob and family 
left Laban, what did Rachel do ? What did Laban do ? 
Did he overtake him? What then ? How did Jacob 
act on this occasion ? What was the conclusion ? Date? 

38. Jacob proceeds on his journey, and 
is met by a host of angels. He sends mes- 
sengers to his brother Esau. Esau ap- 
proaches with four hundred men. Jacob is 



30 PATRIARCHAL PERIOD. 

afraid, and divides his flocks and herds into 
two bands, that if Esau smite one the oth- 
er may escape. He also prays for deliver- 
ance, and is encouraged by the Lord who 
changes his name to Israel. Jacob and 
Esau meet ; receive each other as brothers; 
and aversion — cease to have, c, s, h. 
v, 1739. gen. xxxii. xxxiii. 1 — 17. 

What did Jacob do when Laban left him ? By what 
was he met ? To whom did he send messengers ? What 
alarmed Jacob ? What did he divide ? Into what ? 
Why ? What else did he do ? With what effect ? What 
did the Lord do 1 Did Jacob and Esau meet 1 How 1 
When 1 

39. Jacob and his family goes to Sha- 
lem, where Shechem ill uses Dinah, Ja- 
cob's daughter. On this account Jacob's 
sons deal deceitfully with the Shechemites 
and destroy both them and their city. Ja- 
cob reproves his sons for this conduct who 
maintain that the Shechemites snfficient 
— cause gave, c, s, g, v, 1739. Gen. 
xxxiii. 18 — 20. xxxiv. 

Whither did Jacob and his family go 7 Who ill used 
Jacob's daughter ! What was her name 1 What did the 
sons of Jacob do on account of their sister 1 Did Ja- 
cob approve of their conduct 1 What did he do 1 What 
did they maintain 1 What is the date 1 

40. Jacob, directed by the Lord, flees 
from Shalem to Bethel The Lord ap- 
pears to him there, renews the promises 



PATRIARCHAL PERIOD. 31 

which he had made to Abraham and Isaac, 
and assures him that blessings he will not 

CEASE tO GIVE. C, S, G, V, 1739. 

Gen. xxxv. 1 — 15. 

Did Jacob remain at Shalem 1 What then 1 Who 
appeared to him at Bethel 1 What did the Lord re- 
new 1 Of what did he assure Jacob 1 Date 1 

41 . Benjamin, Jacob's twelfth and young- 
est son, is born, and Rachel, the mother, 
dies. The cause of the death may in the 
birth — BE sought. b, s, gh, t, 1738. 
Gen. xxxv. 16 — 21. 

How many sons had Jacob 1 What was the name of 
the youngest % W T ho was Benjamin's mother 1 What 
happened to Rachel when Benjamin was born * In 
what year 1 

LESSON SEVENTH. 

42. Jacob is partial to his son Joseph 
who on that account, is envied by his 
brethren. Joseph is sent by his Father to 
his brethren, whom he finds with their 

flocks in Dothan. His brethren sell him to 
a company of Ishmaelites or Jllidianites 
who take him to Egypt, and sell him to 
Potiphar, one of the hinges officers, where 
Joseph is faithful in each — case of duty. 
c, s, d, t, 1728. Gen. xxxvii. xxxix. 1 
—6. 



82 PATRIARCHAL PERIOD. 

Jacob was partial to one of his sons, what was his 
name 1 What effect had this partiality on Joseph's 
brethren 1 To whom was Joseph sent by his Father 1 
Where did he find them 1 What did the brethren do 
with Joseph % To whom 1 Whither did the IshmaeJites 
take him 1 What did they do with him there 1 What 
was Potiphar 1 How did Joseph acquit himself in his 
situation I In what year before the birth of Christ was 
Joseph sold 1 

43. Joseph, by Potiphar's wife, is false- 
ly accused of, and by Potiphar unjustly 
imprisoned for a — base act. b, s, c, t, 
1718. Gen. xxxix. 7—23. 

Of what was Joseph accused 1 By whom 1 Was he 
guilty 1 Was he punished 1 How 1 By whom 1 Date 1 

44. Joseph is loved by the keeper of the 
prison, for his wisdom and prudence, and is 
allowed to have intercourse with the pris- 
oners. He interprets the dreams of Pha- 
raoh's butler and baker. Agreeably with 
the interpretations, the baker is hanged, 
and the butler is restored to his office, who, 
in prosperity, forgets Joseph, and violates 
his promise : a — base act. b, s, c, t, 
1718. Gen. xl. 

By whom was Joseph loved ! For what 1 W'hat was 
Joseph allowed to have 1 What did he interpret 1 Were 
the interpretations true 1 What was done to the baker 1 
What to the butler"? Whom did the butler, in prosper- 
ity, forget % What did he thereby violate 1 What sort 
of an act do you call the violation of a promise 1 
Date? 



PATRIARCHAL PERIOD. 33 

45. Isaac is sick at Hebron, and is visit- 
ed by his son Jacob, who sees his Father to 
die, and — cease from care c, s, c, r, 
1716. Gen. xxxv. 27—29. 

Who was sick 1 Where 1 By whom was he visited 1 
Did he recover or die 1 In what year 1 

46. Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, is 
troubled by two dreams which the wise 
men of Egypt cannot interpret. The but- 
ler recollects Joseph. Joseph is sent for, 
interprets the dreams, foreshewing seven 
years of plenty, to be immediately follow- 
ed by seven years of scarcity, and gives 
counsel to Pharaoh. Pharaoh makes Jo- 
seph the governor of Egypt, and gives him 
a wife, to secure his aid in each — case to 
come, c, s, c, m, 1715. Gen. xli. 1 — 45. 

Who was troubled 1 By what 1 Who could not inter- 
pret the dreams 1 Whom did the king's butler recol- 
lect 1 Was Joseph sent for 1 Where was he 1 Did he 
interpret the dreams 1 What did he foreshew 1 What 
did he give to Pharaoh'? What did Pharaoh do for Jo- 
seph 1 In what year "1 

47. The seven years of plenty being 
ended, famine commences, and soon rages 
in all countries, except Egypt, where plenty 
abounds through the prudence of Joseph. 
Jacob sends Ills sons, except Benjamin, to 
Egypt for corn. They are brought before 



34 PATRIARCHAL TERIOD. 

Joseph who recognises his brethren, but 
they do not know him. Joseph appears 
not to know the men, tells them they are 
spies, detains Simeon in bonds, and dis- 
misses the rest, laden with corn, forbidding 
their return without Benjamin, whom they 
had mentioned. The brethren go home, and 
each finds Ms money in his sack. Jacob is 
distressed, and his sons are — obsequious, 
b, s, q, s, 1707. Gen. xli. 46—57. xlii. 

What were ended 1 What seven years of plenty * 
What commenced 1 Where did it rage 1 Why not in 
Egypt ? Whom did Jacob send to Egypt 1 All of theml 
For what 1 Before whom were they brought 1 Did they 
know Joseph 1 Did Joseph know his brethren 1 Did he 
immediately tell them who he was 1 What did he tell 
them 1 Which of them did he detain 1 What did he do 
with regard to the rest of the brethren % What did he 
forbid 1 What did each of them find in his sack 1 What 
effect had these things on Jacob 1 What is the date 1 

48. Jacob again sends his sons into 
Egypt for food, and Benjamin is included. 
The brethren are kindly received, obtain 
corn, and return homeward. They are 
followed by Joseph's steward, accused of 
stealing Joseph's cup, which is found with 
Benjamin, and are all taken back to Joseph. 
Joseph sentences Benjamin to be detained 
as his servant. Judah appeals to the feel- 



PATRIARCHAL PERIOD. 35 

ings of Joseph. Joseph is overpowered, 
weeps, and makes himself known to his 
brethren. He invites them to come into 
Egypt with their families and Father, all 
their ill-treatment — excusing with ease. 
x, c, s, ng, s, 1707. Gen. xliii.-xlv. 1-24. 

Did Jacob send his sons into Egypt for food any- 
more 1 Did he permit Benjamin to go ? How were 
they received 1 Did they obtain corn ? By whom 
were they followed when they were going home 1 Of 
what were they accused by the steward 1 Was the 
cup found ! With whom 1 What followed "? What 
was Joseph's sentence ? On hearing this what did Ju- 
dah do ? With what effect ? Did he make himself 
known to his brethren 1 What did he invite them to 
do 1 Did he fully and cordially forgive their ill-treat- 
ment ? Date 1 

49. The brethren return to their Fa- 
ther, and impart the joyful tidings. Ja- 
cob, encouraged by the Lord, EMI- 
GRATES INTO EGYPT, with his fam- 
ily, is met by Joseph, at Goshen, settles, 
and the Lord — obeys there. Gen. xlv. 
25—28. xlvi. 1—12. 

Was Joseph's invitation accepted t Who emigrated 
into Egypt 1 By whom was Jacob encouraged 1 By 
whom was he met 1 When 1 In what part of Egypt 
did Israel settle ^ When I 



30 EGYPTIAN PERIOD. 



PERIOD IV. 

EGYPTIAN PERIOD. 

From Israel's emigration into Egypt till IsraeVs depar- 
ture from Egypt — 215 years, 

LESSON EIGHTH. 

50. Joseph continues to manage for the 
king till the money, cattle and lands of 
the Egyptians are his, and the people them- 
selves may as servants — be seized, b, 
s, z, d, 1702. Gen. xlvii. 13—26. 

What did Joseph continue to do 1 What was the re- 
sult of his management, with reference to the property 
of the Egyptians 1 What with reference to the people ] 
At what date was Egypt in this state 1 

51. Jacob is sick, and visited by Joseph 
and his sons. He blesses Josephs children, 
preferring Ephraim the younger, predicts 
the return of his descendents to the land 
of their Fathers, blesses each of Ms chil- 
dren, preferring Judah, gives directions for 
his burial, and relinquishes his body to 
death a — captive. c,p,t,v, 1689. Gen. 
xlvii. 27—31 ; 1. 1—14. 

W T ho was sick 1 By whom was he visited '"? What 
did lie do for Joseph's children 1 Which did he pre- 
fer ? What did he predict 1 What did he do for his 
own children ? Which did he, on this occasion, prefer 1 
Concerning what did he give directions'? When did he 
die! 



EGYPTIAN TERIOD. 37 

52. Joseph dies in Egypt, declaring his 
faith in God's promise. In Egypt they 
embalm and — bury him. b, r, h, m, 
1635. Gen. l. 22—26. 

Whose death is mentioned 1 What did he declare at 
the time of his death 1 Where did he die 1 When 1 

53. The Israelites are abundantly in- 
creased. The Egyptian king, who knows 
not Joseph, begins to be very oppressive, 
and at length orders all the male children 
of the Hebrews to be killed, the Israelites 

tO BRING LOW. B, R, NG, L, 1604. Ex- 

odus i. 6 — 22. 

What is said of the Israelites *? What did the Egypt- 
ian king begin to be ? To whom 1 What did he order 1 
Was this the king whom Joseph served 1 What is the 
date 1 

54. Aaron is born, who is subsequently 
guided by his maker's — counsel, c, n, 
s,l, 1574. Ex. vi. 20. 

By whom was Aaron guided 1 In what year before 
the birth of Christ was Aaron born 1 

55. Moses is born in Egypt, and, in 
consequence of the king's decree against 
the Hebrew or Israelitish children, is ex- 
posed in an ark of bulrushes, on the brink 
of the river Nile. He is found, pitied, 
and adopted by Pharaoh's daughter^ nurs- 
ed for her by his own mother, and Israel's 



38 EGYPTIAN PERIOD. 

deliverer — comes to be. c, m, s, b, 1571. 
Ex. ii. 1—10.— vi. 29. 

Where was Moses born 1 How was Moses disposed 
of in consequence of the king's decree * By whom 
was he found 1 How did she dispose of him 1 By 
whom was he nursed for Pharaoh's daughter 1 What 
did he come to be ? In what year was he born 1 

56. Moses slays an Egyptian whom he 
sees wronging an Israelite, flees to Midi- 
an, assists Jethro's daughters to water their 
Father's flocks, abides with Jethro, keeps 
his flocks, marries his daughter Zipporah, 
and continues, many years,* Jethro to — 

BE NIGH and OBEY. B, N, GH, B, 1531. 

Ex. ii. 11—22. 

What crime did Moses commit in Egypt 1 Why 1 
Whither did Moses flee \ Whom did he assist ? What 
to do 1 With whom did he abide in Midian 1 What 
did he do 1 Whom did he marry 1 When married, 
did he continue with Jethro ? Date ! 

LESSON NINTH. 

57. Moses is at Hebron, the mountain 
of God, with his father-in-law's flock, and 
is called by the Lord from a bush, which 
appears to be burning. Here God com- 
missions Moses to deliver the Israelites 

from the Egyptians, confirms the appoint- 



* Many of the learned think that Moses wrote the book 
of Job when he was with Jethro. 



EGYPTIAN PERIOD. 39 

ment in various ways, gives him suitable 
information and directions, and appoints 
Aaron, his brother, to assist him. Moses 
reluctantly obeys this — call by the voice. 
c, ll, v. c, 1491. Ex. ii. 23— 25.— iii. 
iv. 1—17. 

By whom was Moses called from a bush ? How did 
the bush appear ? Where did this take place ? What 
was Moses doing there * What did God, on this occa- 
sion, commission Moses to do 1 What did he give to 
Moses ! What did he appoint Moses 5 brother to do 1 
What was his brother's name 1 Did Moses obey this 
call ? How ! When 1 

58. Moses leaves Jethro and returns to 
his brethren in Egypt. He is met by Aa- 
ron. They assemble the elders of Israel, 
and prove their divine commission. The 
Israelites — believe and obey. b,l, v, 
b, 1491. Ex. iv. 18—31. 

Did Moses leave Jethro 1 Whither did he go ? By 
whom was he met 1 Whom did he and Aaron assem- 
ble 1 What did they prove to them 1 Did they gain the 
belief of their brethren 1 What is the date 1 

59. Moses and Aaron deliver the mes- 
sage of the Lord to Pharaoh demanding 
the liberation of the Israelites. Pharaoh 
treats it with contempt, and dismisses them. 
The Lord encourages them to go again to 
Pharaoh, They do so, and Aaron casts 
down his rod before him which changes 

4* 



40 EGYPTIAN PERIOD. 

into a serpent. The magicians do the 
same, but Aaron's rod sivallows all theirs; 
still Pharaoh will neither — believe nor 

OBEY. B, L, V, B, 1491. Ex. V. vi. 1 

13. vii. 1—13. 

To whom did Moses and Aaron go next 1 What did 
they deliver to Pharaoh 1 How did he treat it 1 What 
did the Lord encourage Moses and Aaron to do ? Did 
they go ? What did Aaron do in his presence 1 Who 
did the same ? What farther happened ? Had this a 
favorable effect on Pharaoh % Date ? 

60. Moses and Aaron persevere, and 
Pharaoh is obstinate. The water of the 
Egyptians is turned into blood. Frogs, 
lice, flies, a murrain among the cattle, 
boils, a grievous tempest, locusts, and 
darkness, with intreated deliverances, 
successively visit all Egypt, except Goshen; 
still Pharaoh refuses to — believe or 
obey. b,l,v, b, 1491. Ex. vii. 1.4. — x. 

Did Moses and Aaron relinquish their object 1 How 
was it with Pharaoh q . What was done to the water 
of Egypt 1 What other plagues were brought on Egypt 
through Pharaoh's obstinacy ? Did they prevail in ev- 
ery part of Egypt 1 By whom was Goshen inhabited 1 
(see par. 49.) Did these visitations produce any lasting 
favorable effect on Pharaoh ! Date 1 

61. Moses lastly assures the Egyptians 
that every living firstborn of man and beast 
throughout Egypt, except Goshen, shall die 
at midnight. In the interim, the Israelites 



EGYPTIAN PERIOD. 41 

make ready to leave Egypt. Moses also 
changes the beginning of the year, and in- 
stitutes the feast of the passover and un- 
leavened bread. The passover is eaten, and 
the firstborn of the Egyptians are slain. 
In the same night, the Israelites, hurried 
by the Egyptians, commence their journey 
from Egypt, conducted by the Lord and 
Moses, whom they — believe and obey, 
b, l, v, b, 1491. Ex. xi. — xiii. 

Of what did Moses lastly assure the Egyptians 1 
Whose firstborn are excepted 1 What did the Israel- 
ites do in the interim % What did Moses change ? 
What did he institute 1 Were the firstborn of the Egyp- 
tians slain % What did the Israelites do in the same 
night as soon as the firstborn were slain, and the pass- 
over eaten % By whom were they conducted 1 Date 1 

62. Pharaoh pursues the Israelites with 
an army, and overtakes them at the Red 
Sea. A passage through the sea on dry 
land is miraculously opened. The I3RA- 
ELITESprocee^pass safely, and LEAVE 
EGYPT. The Egyptians follow, and are 
drowned. The salvation of God is dis- 
played, and the fugitives, rejoicing, — be- 
lieve and OBEY. B, L, V, B, 1491. Ex. 

xiv. xv. 1 — 21. 

When Pharaoh knew that the Israelites had taken 
their departure what did he do 1 With what 1 Did 



42 WILDERNESS TERIOD. 

he overtake them 1 Where 1 Did they escape from 
Pharaoh 1 How ? Did Pharaoh and his army follow 
the Israelites into the sea 1 What happened ? What 
was wonderfully displayed on this occasion % What ef- 
fect had this on the Israelites 1 In what year did the 
Israelites thus leave Egypt 1 



PERIOD V. 

WILDERNESS PERIOD. 

From leaving Egypt till the invasion of Canaan — 40 

years. 

LESSON TENTH. 

63. The Israelites arrive at Mar ah and 
find the water hitter. On this account they 
murmur. The Lord enables Moses to 
make the ivater sweet, and he encourages 
the people to — believe and obey, b, l, 
v, b, 1491. Ex. xv. 22— 27. 

To what place did the Israelites proceed ? What 
did the Lord enable Moses to do 1 What did he en- 
courage the people to do ? Date ? 

64. The Israelites proceed to JEZm, and 
thence to the wilderness of sin, where they 
murmur for bread. Manna, and quails 
are given, and the people are reproved be- 
cause they do not firmly — believe and 
obey, b, l, v, b, 1491. Ex. xxvi. 



WILDERNESS PERIOD 



43 



Whither did the Israelites go next 1 Whither from 
Elim ! What did they do there ■? What was given to 
them 1 Were they not reproved 1 Why ? Date \ 

65. Tiie Israelites pitch their tents in 
Rephidim. Here, because they have no 
water, they murmur against Moses, and 
chide him. Moses, directed by the Lord, 
smites the rock in Horeb, and a copious 
supply of water immediately appears, that 
the people may — believe and obey, b, 
l, v, b, 1491. -Ex. xvii. 1 — 7. 

Where did the Israelites pitch their tents next 1 
What did they do there which was wrong I Why ? 
W T hat did the Lord direct Moses to do ? What follow- 
ed the smiting of the rock 1 Date I 

66. The Amelekites fight against Israel 
in Rephidim. The Israelites are com- 
manded by Joshua. Moses stands on the 
top of a hill, having the rod of God in 
his hand, with whom is Aaron and Hur, 
who hold up his hands. The Israelites 
prevail, and help in God — believe to be. 
b, l, v, b, 1491. Ex xvii. 8—16. 

AVho were the first to fight against Israel , after cross- 
ing the Red Sea 1 Where ? By whom were the Isra- 
elites commanded in the battle 1 Where was Moses ? 
What had he in his hand 1 Who were with him ? 
W^hat did they do % Which of the contending partie 3 
prevailed 1 Date 1 

67 In the third month, the Israelites 



44 WILDERNESS PERIOD. 

enter the wilderness of Sinai, and encamp 
before the mount. The people are prepared 
as directed. The Lord comes down to 
the top of mount Sinai, and amidst thun- 
derings and lightnings, the noise of the 
trumpet, and smoking of the mountain, 
proclaims the moral law, or Ten Command- 
ments, for all mankind, and adds other 
laws for Israel to — believe and obey, 
b, l, v, b, 1491. Ex. Afec. — xxiii. 

What did the Israelites enter in the third month af- 
ter crossing the Red Sea 1 W 7 here did they encamp 1 
What was done with regard to the people 1 To what 
place did the Lord come down T What did he pro- 
claim ] Amid what 1 For whom 7 . What did he add, 
and for whom ? In what year before the birth of 
Christ was this law thus proclaimed = 

LESSON ELEVENTH. 

68. Moses is called to the top of mount 
Sinai, bv the Lord. Here he continues 
forty days and forty nights; in the course 
of which he receives instructions relative 
to the tabernacle, alter, and priesthood, with 
their appendages, and the sabbath : also 
two tables of stone, on which the Ten 
Commandments are written. In the absence 
of Moses, the people make an idol, in the 



WILDERNESS TERIOD. 45 

form of a calf and offer sacrifice. God in- 
forms Moses of their doings. Moses pre- 
vails on the Lord to spare the congregation, 
and then hastes down the mountain, dis- 
covers the idol, is angry, and casts away 
the tables, which break. He destrovs the 
golden calf, reproves his brother Aaron, 
and punishes about three thousand of the 
idolators to — call from evil, c, ll, v, 
l, 1494. Ex. xxiv. — xxxiii. 1 — 8. 

Whither did the Lord call Moses 1 How long did 
Moses continue there 1 What did he there and then re- 
ceive from the Lord 1 Relative to what ? What did 
he receive besides instructions 1 What were written on 
them \ When Moses was in the mount, what did the 
people do below 1 Who informed Moses of this 1 
What did Moses do as soon as the Lord informed him 1 
What then 1 What did he discover I How was he 
affected 1 What did he do 1 Did they break 1 What 
did he destroy 1 Whom did he reprove 1 How many 
of the idolators were punished 1 What is the date ? 

69. God converses with Moses, promis- 
es him a partial sight of his glory, bids him 
to hew two tables of stone, like the others, 
and to go again to the top of the mountain. 
Moses does so. The Lord " passes by be- 
fore Moses," proclaiming — u the Lord, 
the Lord God, merciful and gracious, 
longsuffering, and abundant in goodness 
and truth ; keeping mercy for thousands ; 



46 WILDERNESS PERIOD. 

forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin, 
and that will, by no means, clear the guil- 
ty ; visiting the iniquity of the fathers 
upon the children, and upon the children's 
children unto the third, and to the fourth 
generation." He also makes a covenant ; 
gives instruction*, and renews the tables. At 
the end of forty days and forty nights, Mo- 
ses descends from the top of the moun- 
tain ; his face shines in an extraordinary 
manner, and he exhorts the people to — be- 
lieve and obey. b,l, v, b, 1491. Ex. 
xxxiii. 8 — 23- xxxiv. 

With whom did God converse ? What did he prom- 
ise 1 What did he bid Moses to do 1 Did Moses do 
so * In what words did the Lord proclaim himself to 
Moses 1 What did he make 1 What did he give 1 
What did he renew 1 How long was Moses on the 
mountain 1 When he returned to the people, what was 
observed of his face 1 What did he exhoitthe people 
to do 1 Date 1 

70. Materials for a Tabernacle and its 
furniture are collected, and the people give 
willingly and liberally. The work com- 
mences, and progresses till finished, in 
honor of that God whom all ought to — 
believe and obey, b, l, v, b, 1491. 
Gen. xxxv. — xxxix. 



WILDERNESS PERIOD. 4? 

For what were materials collected 1 Was there any 
difficulty in collecting them ? What prevented 1 Was 
the Tabernacle made 1 To whose honor and service 
was it appropriated 1 In what year was this work be- 
gun 1 

71. The wife and two sons of Moses 
are brought to him at the mountain of 
God, by Jethro, who congratulates Moses, 
gives him wise counsel, and after some 
time returns, in God more fully — believ- 
ing, b, l, v, ng, 1490. Ex. xviii. 

Who were brought to Moses, when he was at the 
mountain of God 1 By whom * When 1 

72. The Tabernacle and its furniture 
are finished and set up ; and Aaron and his 
sons are consecrated for ike priesthood. At 
the same time also, on subsequent occa- 
sions, Moses makes various laws and ordi- 
nances, and urges the importance of — be- 
lieving, b, l, v, ng, 1490. Ex. xl., 
nearly the whole of Leviticus, and Deu- 
teronomy, and a great part of Numbers. 

When the Tabernacle was finished and set up, who 
was consecrated for the Priesthood 1 What did Moses 
make on that and subsequent occasions 1 What did he 
urge ? In what year was the Tabernacle set up 1 



43 WILDERNESS PERIOD, 



LESSON TWELFTH. 

73. Nadab, and Abihu, Aaron's sons, 
offer strange fire before the Lord, and fire 
from the Lord consumes them, in presence 

Of the BELIEVING. B, L, V, NG, 1490. 

Leviticus x. 

Who were Nadab and Abihu 1 What did they offer 
before the Lord \ Were they punished for 60 doing 1 
How } Date ! 

74. The son of an Israelitish woman, 
whose father is an Egyptian, and a man 
of Israel strive together in the camp. 
The former blasphemes the name of the 
Lord, and is put ill ward. The Lord gives 
a law against this sin, and the man is ac- 
cordingly stoned for blaspheming instead 

Of BELIEVING. B,L, V, NG, 1490. Lev. 

xxiv. 10—16. 

Who strove together in the camp \ What did tho 
former do 1 What was done with him till the mind 
of the Lord was known 1 What did the Lord give on 
this occasion I What was accordingly done with the 
wan who had blasphemed ! Date ! 

75. Moses, with suitable assistance, and 
directed by the Lord, numbers such of 
the people as are Jit for war, arranges the 
tribes, and makes various regulations rela- 



WILDERNESS PERIOD. 49 

tive to the Levites, in the Lord— believ- 
ing. b,l,v, ng, 1490. Numbers i. — iv. 

W'hat did Moses, with assistance, do 1 By whom 
was he directed to do so 1 What did he arrange! For 
whom did he make regulations 1 Date ? 

76. The cloud is " taken up from off the 
tabernacle of the testimony ," which is the 
signal for the Israelites to resume their jour- 
ney. They accordingly leave Sinai, and fol- 
low the cloud into the icilderness of Paran. 
At Taberah, the fire of the Lord consumes 
many of the people for complaining instead 

Of — BELIEVING. B, L, V, NG 5 1490. Num, 

x. 11.— 36. xi. 1—3. 

What signal was given for the Israelites to resume 
their journey 1 Where were they 1 Whither did they 
go 1 What did they follow 1 What took place at Tab- 
erah 1 Date . ? 

77. The people loathe manna, and la- 
ment their absence from Egypt. Moses 
complains to the Lord of the weight of 
his charge, and seventy elders are ap- 
pointed to assist him. Quails are given in 
abundance, and the people are dreadfully 
punished for not — -believing. b, l, v, 
ng, 1490. Num. xi. 4—35. 

W r hat did the people loathe 1 What did they lament 1 
Of what did Moses complain to the Lord 1 What was 
idone to relieve him 1 What were given to the people 



50 WILDERNESS PERIOD. 

for subsistance ? What for their rebellious murmura, 
and unbelief? Date % 

78. Miriam and Aaron bring trouble 
from the Lord on themselves at Hazeroth, 
by speaking against Moses, in their own 
worth and importance — believing, b, l, v, 
ng, 1490. Num. xii. 

What did Miriam and Aaron do 1 How 1 Where ? 
What is the date *. 

79. Moses sends spies into Canaan, 
who search out the land, return, and all, 
except Joshua and Caleb, report ill, and 
frighten the people into rebellion against 
Moses and God. The people are all sen- 
tenced to be detained in the wilderness for- 
ty years, and all over twenty years old, ex- 
cept Joshua and Caleb* to die in the des- 
ert, for false spies — believing, b, l, v, 
ng, 1490. Num. xiii. xiv. 

Whither did Moses send spies 1 What did they do 
there ? How did they report when they returned 1 
Did all of them report ill % What effect had their re- 
port on the people 1 What was the consequence 1 Who 
were excepted 1 What is the date 1 

80. A man is stoned for sabbath-break- 
ing, instead of — believing, b, l, v, ng, 
1490. Num. xv. 32—36 



* Moses and Aaron also, are excepted on this charge, 
but are subsequently sentenced on another. See par. 82. 



WILDERNESS PERIOD. 51 

What was done to a man who had broken the gab- 
bath ? Date 1 

81. Korah, Dathan, and Abiram rebel 
against Moses and Aaron. Korah, and a 
number of his adherents, are swallowed 
by the earth, and a plague is sent among 
others. Aaron's rod buds to be preserved 
as a proof, to the people, that the priest 
and the colleague of Moses he has a just 

CLAIM tO BE. C, L, M, B, 1451. NllUl. 

xvi. xvii. 

What did Korah, Dathan, and Abiram do 1 Were 
they punished 1 How 1 .What miraculous effect was 
produced on Aaron's rod 2 - Was it preserved in that 
state 1 For what purpose * Date 1 

82. The people want water in the desert 
of Zin, and they chide Moses and Aaron. 
The Lord directs them to assemble the 
people before a certain rock, and to smite 
it. They do so, and water appears ; but 
the Lord declares to Moses and Aaron that 
they shall die in the wilderness, for not be- 
ing on this as on other occasions, patient T 
and — calm to obey, c, l, m, b, 1451. 
Num. xx. 1—13. 

Of what were the people in want in the wilderness 
of Zin * What did they do 1 What did the Lord di- 
rect Moses and Aaron to do 1 Pid they do so 1 What 

5* 



52 WILDERNESS PERIOD. 

followed ? What did the Lord declare to Moses and 
Aaron 1 Why ] Date 1 

S3. Miriam, the sister of Moses and Aa- 
ron, has, in the wilderness of Zin, death's 

CALL NOW tO OBEY. C, LL, N, B, 1451. 

Num. xx. 1. 

Who was Miriam 1 Where did she die 1 When 1 
LESSON TH1RTESKTH. 

84. Moses sends messengers to the king 
of Edom for permission to pass through his 
country. The king refuses, and the Edom- 
ites " come out against Israel with much 
people, and with a strong hand," and re- 
fuse CALM tO BE. C, L, M, B, 1451. 

Num. xx. 14—21. 

To whom did Moses send messengers * What for ? 
Did they obtain permission 1 What did the Edomites 
do ? What is the date ? 

85. Aaron dies at mount Hor, in presence 
of Eleazer his son, and Moses, and Eleazer's 
claim to the priesthood is allowed a just — 

CLAIM tO BE. C, L, M, B, 1451. Num. 

xx. 22—29. 

Whose death is mentioned in this paragraph 1 Where 
did he die ? In whose presence 1 Who succeeded him 
in the priesthood 1 When ? 

86. King Arad, a Canaanite, fights 
against Israel with some success, hut is 6- 



WILDERNESS PERIOD. 53 

nally overcome, and made — calm to be. 
c, l, m, b, 1451. Num. xxi. 1 — 3. 

Who was Arad 1 What did he do with reference to 
the Israelites % W"ith what effect 1 How did his efforts 
terminate ? Date 1 

87. The Israelites journey from mount 
Hor y by the way of the Red Sea, to com- 
pass the land of Edom. On the way they 
murmur because of their difficulties and 
privations, and are punished by means of 
fiery serpents. On their repentance, the 
serpents are restrained, and looking at a 
brazen one is made as healing — balm to 
be. b, l, m, b, 1451. Num. xxi. 4-9. 

In what direction did the Israelites proceed when 
they left mount Hor ? Why 1 What did they do on 
the way 1 W 7 hy ? Were they punished 1 By what 
means 1 What restrained the fiery serpents 1 What re- 
moved the pain of those who were bitten 1 What is 
the date 1 

88. After various encampments, the Is- 
raelites arrive at mount Pisgah. Moses 
sends messengers to Sihon, king of the Am- 
orites, for permission to pass through his 
land. Sihon refuses, and fight* against 
Israel. The Israelites take all his land, cit- 
ies, and villages ; also those of Og, king of 
Bashan, and in them — claim to be. c, l, 
m, b, 1451. Num. xxi. 21 — 35. 



54 WILDERNESS rERIOD* 

To whom did Moses send messengers 1 From what 
place 1 What for 1 Was it obtained 1 What did Si- 
hon do 1 What were the results of the war 1 What 
other king was involved in this war 1 What were its 
results to him ? Date ? 

89. Balak, king of Moab, sends for 
Balaam to curse Israel. Balaam refuses 
to attend, and, for some time, resists great 
offers of reward. At length he goes, and 
is taken to the high places of Baal, where 
Balak vainly endeavors the curses of — Ba- 
laam tO BUY. B, L, M, B, 1451. NlUTl. 

xxii. xxiv. 

Who was Balak ? For whom did he send 1 What 
to do 1 Did Balaam attend immediately 1 What did 
he resist for some time ? Did he ultimately go 1 
To what places did Balak take Balaam, when he ar~ 
jived 1 Did Balaam curse Israel 1 Date 1 

90. The Israelites mix with the Moa- 
bltes, and fall into idolatry and all its 
abominations. Phinehas is zealous for the 
Lord, for which the Lord rewards him ; 
he also punishes those who are found wor- 
thy of — BLAME tO BE B, L, M, B, 1451. 

Num. xxv. 

With what people did the Israelites mix 1 Into what 
did they consequently fall 1 Who, on that occasion, 
was zealous for the Lord 1 Was he rewarded 1 Were 
the Israelites punished 1 What is the date 1 

91. The people are numbered in the 
plains of Moab, and arrangements are 



WILDERNESS PERIOD. 55 

made preparatory to entering Canaan, 
their affairs the better to — balance b, 
l, n, c, 1451. Num. xxvi. 

What was done in the plains of Moab ? Preparato- 
ry to what 1 In what year ? 

LESSON FOURTEENTH. 

92. The Lord informs Moses that his 
death is at hand, and names Joshua as his 
successor, whose actions and motives are 

found CLEAN tO BE. C, L, N, B, 1451. 

Num. xxvii. 12-23. 

What did God inform Moses 1 Whom did he desig- 
nate as the successor of Moses 1 Date 1 

93. The Israelites go against the Midi- 
anites to destroy them, slay all the men, 
make captives of the women and children, 
and take spoil in abundance. Moses is dis- 
pleased. The captive mothers, and male 
children are slain, and the spoil is divi- 
ded. The Israelites then purify them- 
selves, again — clean to be. c, l, n, b, 
1451. Num. xxxi. 

Whom did the Israelites go against to destroy 1 
Whom did they slay in the battle i Whom did they 
take as captives 1 What else did they take 1 Was Mo- 
ses pleased or displeased with what they did 1 What 
was finally done with the captive mothers and male 



56 WILDERNESS PERIOD. 

children 1 What did they divide 1 What did they pu- 
rify 1 Date? 

94. The tribes of Reuben and Gad 
petition for land on the east side of Jordan. 
Moses, at first, objects. At length he adds 
half of Manasseh, and allows on the east 
side their whole — claim to be. c, l, m, 
b, 1451. Num. xxxii. 

What two tribes petitioned Moses 1 For what 1 
What did Moses do ? Which of the Israelites 
had their portions of land on the east side of Jordan ? 
Date? 

95. Moses, directed by the Lord, bounds 
the promised land, appoints men to divide 
it among the tribes, and directs forty-eight 
cities to be given to the Levites, on six of 
which, for refuge, the manslayer's— call 
maybe. c,ll, m, b, 1451. Num.xxiii. 
50 — 56. xxxiv.-xxxvi 

What did Moses bound 1 By whom directed 1 What 
did he appoint ? W T hat did he direct to be given to the 
Levites 1 For what were six of those cities to be 1 
Date? 

96. Moses, in view of his own death, 
calls the attention of the Israelites to the 
wonderful power, ivisdom, and goodness of 
God, as displayed in their own history, re- 
peats laws, urges obedience, by promises 
and threatenings, gives excellent precepts, 



WILDERNESS PERIOD. 57 

enjoins the erection of an altar on 
mount Ebal, commits a song to their 
charge, and a book of the law, and prays 
that the rule of their conduct that — book 
may be. b, k, m, b, 1451. Deut. i. 
and nearly the whole book. 

To what did Moses particularly call the attention of 
the Israelites when taking leave of them 1 In what 
are these displayed 1 What did he repeat 1 What did he 
urge 1 What did he give 7 . -What did he command! 
What did he commit to their charge 1 For what did he 
pray 1 What is the date 1 

97. Moses blesses the Israelites in the 
plains of Moab. He then, commanded by 
the Lord, ascends the mountains of Ncbo, 
to the top of mount Pisgah, views the 
promised land, and dies. No other man 
is known, through life, so meek, and — 
calm to be. c, l, m, b. 1451. Deut. 
xxxi. — xxxiv. 

What was the last thing Moses did for the Israelites 1 
Where 1 When he had blessed and taken leave of Isra- 
el what did he do 1 Who commanded him to do so 1 
Of what had he a view 1 Whence 1 What followed 
this view 1 What was peculiar in the character of Mo- 
ses 1 In what year before the birth of Christ did he 
die 1 

98. Joshua succeeds Moses. He, ap- 
pointed by Moses, approved by the peo- 
ple, and called and encouraged by the 



58 VtlLDERNESS PERIOD, 

Lord, obeys the — call at once, c, ll, 
n, c. 1451. Josh. i. 1 — 9. 

Who succeeded Moses as leader of Israel 1 By whom 
was he appointed ? By whom approved 1 By whom 
called and encouraged ? In what year 1 

99. Joshua orders the Israelites to be 
ready, in three days, to cross the river Jor- 
dan into Canaan, the promised land. In 
the interim he sends spies to Jericho, who 
are discovered, but, by the assistance of a 
harlot, escape, return, and make their 
report, in which is found no — blame to 
be. e, l, m, b, 1451. Josh. i. 10 — 18, ii. 

What order did Joshua give to the Israelites 1 On 
which side of Jordan were they, east or west 1 (East.) 
What land or country lay on the other side ? What did 
Joshua do in the intermediate time ? What happened 
to them ? Were they taken 1 How then 1 Did they re- 
turn 1 Date ? 

100. Joshua and the Israelites approach 
Jordan. The Lord encourages Joshua, and 
Joshua the people. The priests bearing the 
ark of the Lord enter the river, the wa- 
ter retires, and they remain in the midst of 
the river while THE PEOPLE PASS 
OVER INTO CANAAN, on dry ground, 
God withholding the stream, and making 
Jordan dry and — calm to be. c, l, m, b, 
Josh. iii. iv. 1— -18. 



EXTERMINATING PERIOD. 59 

What did Joshua and the Israelites do next ? Whom 
did the Lord encourage 1 Whom did Joshua encour- 
age 1 What did the priests who bore the ark of the 
Lord do ? What did the people do while the priests 
remained with the ark in the bed of the river 1 How 
was their passage opened ? In what year did Israel 
thus enter Canaan ? 



PERIOD VI. 

EXTERMINATING PERIOD. 

From the invasion of Canaan, till the commencement of 
the Judges — 23 years. 

LESSON FIFTEENTH. 

101. The Canaanites hear of the mira- 
cle, and are dispirited. The Israelites en- 
camp in Gilgal, where Joshua fixes twelve 
stones, brought from the bed of the river, 
as a memorial of this wonderful event, re- 
vives circumcision, and celebrates the pass- 
over. Manna ceases, and to Canaan's 
corn, quite just they deem their — claim 
to be. c, l, m, b, 1451. Josh. iv. 19— 
24, v. 1—12. 

Where did the Israelites encamp first in Canaan ? 
What was done to perpetuate the memory of the event'? 
What effect had this miracle on the Canaanites 1 What 
did Joshua revive as soon as the Israelites were in 
Canaan 1 What did the Israelites keep ? What ceased 



60 EXTERMINATING PERIOD. 

to be given 1 On what did the people begin to subsist ? 
In what year 1 

102. The Lord orders Joshua to pro- 
ceed against Jericho, Joshua accordingly 
besieges the city. The men of war go 
round it with the ark of the Lord ; the 
priests sound the trumpets ; the people 
shout ; and an entrance is immediately 
opened, for the city wall loses its — bal- 
ance, b, l, n, c, 1451. Josh. vi. 

What did the Lord order Joshua to proceed against 1 
What did Joshua do ? In the course of the seige what 
did the men of war do ? What did the priests do 1 
What did the people do ? What followed ? What is the 
date 1 

103. The Israelites attack Jli, and are 
repulsed. Joshua and the elders are alarm- 
ed and distressed. God makes known to 
Joshua that sin is the cause of the repulse, 
and directs him to the detection of the 
sinner. Achan, who has concealed gold, sil- 
ver, and a Babylonish garment, is the man 
whom he finds in — blame to be. b, l 7 
m, b, 1451. Josh. vii. 

What place did the Israelites attack next ? With 
what success 1 How were Joshua and the elders affect- 
ed by the repulse ? W'hat did God make known 1 To 
whom? To what did the Lord direct Joshua? What 
was his name ? What had he done 1 What is the 
year % 



EXTERMINATING rERIOD. 61 

104. The Israelites attack Ai, the sec- 
ond time, take it by stratagem, plunder, 
and burn it ; and their hands, in the blood 
of its inhabitants, they are — quick to im- 
bue, q, c, k, m, b, 1451. Josh. viii. 
1—29. 

Did the Israelites make a second attack on Ai ? Did 
they take it ? How ? What did they do with the city ? 
What with its inhabitants ? Date ? 

105. In obedience to the injunctions of 
Moses, Joshua builds an altar on mount 
Ebal, and offers burnt-offerings, and peace- 
offerings to the Lord. " He writes, upon 
the stones, a copy of the law of Moses," 
and reads u all the words of the law, the 
blessings and cursings," to all who of Is- 
rael CLAIM tO BE. C, L, M, B, 1451. 

Josh. viii. 30 — 35. 

What did Joshua do on mount Ebal ? What did he 
do when the altar was built ? What did he write on 
the stones ? What did he read to the congregation ? 
Date ? Who had enjoined Joshua to do these things : 
(See par. 96.) 

106. Many kings make a league against 
Israel. The Gibeonites craftily obtain an 
alliance, but are afterwards detected, and 
made into " hewers of wood, and drawers of 
water for the congregation, and for the altar 



62 EXTERMINATING PERIOD. 

of the Lord ;" — they had professed from a 

far — CLIME to BE. C, L, M, B. 1451. 

Josh. ix. 

What did many of the Canaanitish kings do against 
the Israelites ? Were the Gibeonites included in the 
league 1 What did they obtain ? With whom ? How ? 
What did they profess 1 Were they afterwards detect- 
ed 1 How were they disposed of? Date? 

107. Five kings join in battle against 
the Gibeonites because they had made peace 
with Israel. Gibeon is assisted by Israel, 
and Israel by the Lord, who casts great 
stones from above on the enemy, and 
lengthens the day. Joshua is victorious, 
slays the Jive kings, takes all their cities and 
countries, and destroys the inhabitants, for 
the Lord honor — claiming, c, l, m, ng. 
1450. Josh. x. 

Against whom did five kings join in battle 1 Why ? 
Had Gibeon any assistance? From whom? Who as- 
sisted Israel ? How ? Who gained the victory ? What 
became of the five kings ? What did Joshua take which 
belonged to those five kings ? What did he destroy ? 
To whom did Joshua give the honor of the victory ? 
What is the date ? 

LESSON SIXTEENTH. 

108. The Israelites utterly destroy ma- 
ny hostile kings and their confederated ar- 
mies, a vast multitude, at the waters of 
Merom, and proceed with success against 



EXTERMINATING PERIOD. 63 

their cities, for the Lord honor — claim- 
ing, c, l, m. ng, 1450. Josh. xi. 1 — 14. 

Did any more kings combine against Israel ? Where 
did they assemble ? Had they an army there ? What 
became of the kings and their armies ? Date ? 

109. The success of Israel continues till 
Canaan is subdued, and rest from war ap- 
pears to BE LIKELY. B, L, K, L, 1444. 

Josh. xi. 15—23. 

Did the success of Israel continue long ? Till when ? 
In what year was that subjugation accomplished'? 

110. Joshua, with proper assistance, 
divides Canaan, the land promised by 
the Lord to Abraham, Isaac, and Ja- 
cob, among the tribes of Israel, accord- 
ing to the directions of Moses ; sets up 
the tabernacle at Shiloh; and gives forty- 
eight cities, from the tribes, to the Levites 
for their inheritance, including six for 
refuge, to which manslayers may, if- — 

ABLE, ALL GO. B, L, LL, G, 1443, Josh. 

xiii — xxi. 

What was done next ? To whom had Canaan been 
personally promised ? According to whose directions, 
did Joshua and his assistants, divide it ? (See par 95.) 
Among whom ? Where was the tabernacle set up ? 
What was given to the Levites for an inheritance ? 
Did they constitute a separate division of the land, or 
were they given from the different divisions into tribes? 
What did they include 1 To whom were they for re- 
fuge ? 

6* 



64 EXTERMINATING PERIOD. 

111. Joshua blesses the tribes of Reu- 
ben and Gad, and half tribe of Manasseh, 
and sends them to their inheritance. These 
two tribes and half build an altar near 
Jordan. Their brethren consider this as 
indicating separation from Israel, and rebel- 
lion against God. Phinehas and a number 
of princes go to Jordan to ascertain the 
truth. The two tribes and half give full 
satisfaction by explaining their motives, and 
assuring their brethren that they remain a 
true — colleague, c, L, l, g, 1443. 
Josh. xxii. 

Whom did Joshua bless ? Whither did he send 
them ? Where was their inheritance ? (See par. 94.) 
As soon as the two and half tribes arrived at Jordan, 
what did they build ? In what light, did their brethren 
view this ? What did Phinehas, and a number of princes 
do 1 Did they return satisfied ? Date 1 

112. Joshua, about to die, exhorts the 
Israelites to be obedient, reminds them of 
God^s favors, renews the covenant between 
him and them, and dies ; also Eleazer, the 
son of Aaron, his — colleague, c, l, l, g, 
1443. Josh, xxiii. xxiv. 

When Joshua was about to die, what did he exhort 
the Israelites to be ? Of what did he remind them ? 
What did he renew ? What then ? What other emi- 
nent Israelite died in the same year ? What year was it? 



EXTERMINATING PERIOD. 05 

113. The Israelites being without a 
leader, are soon in a state of anarchy, and 
" every man does what is right in his 
own eyes."* They, for their sins, are 
given to Chushan-rishathaim, king of Mes- 
sopotamia, and sorely afflicted eight years. 
At length they cry to the Lord for help, 
who, this year, graciously appoints Oth- 
niel to be their deliverer and FIRST 
JUDGE, and Othniel obeys the — call of 
DUTir. c,ll, d, t, 1428. Judges i.-iii. 
L — ii. 

Did some one immediately succeed Joshua when he 
died, or were the Israelites without a leader 1 What 
was the consequence 1 What did every man do ? To 
whom were they given as a punishment for their sins 1 
How did he treat them ? How long? What did they 
at length do 1 Did he help them 1 How 1 In what 
year did Othniel deliver Israel from the Messopotami- 
ans, and begin to judge ? 

* It is probable that the story of Micah and the Levite, 
and that of the Levit« and his concubine, which occupy 
the last five chapters of the book of Judges, belong to this 
interval of anarchy. 



66 judges' period. 

PERIOD VII. 

THE JUDGES' PERIOD. 

From Othniel? the first Judge, till Saul, the first King : 
333 years. 

LESSON SEVENTEENTH. 

114. Othniel being dead, the Israelites do 
evil again in the sight of the Lord, and 
are punished by the Moabites, during ma- 
ny years. They again cry to the Lordjbr 
help. The Lord raises up Ehud to deliver 
them, who kills Eglon, the king of their 
oppressors, delivers Israel, and begins, as 
judge, to — cogitate, c, G, t, t, 1388. 
Jud. iii. 12—30. 

What did the Israelites do when Othniel was dead 1 
Were they punished again 1 Ey means of whom 1 
Did they again apply to the Lord for help 1 Did they 
obtain it 1 Whom did the Lord raise up to deliver 
them 1 What did Ehud do ? Who was Eglon 1 Who 
were they ? What more did Ehud do 1 After deliver- 
ing Israel, did he act as Judge 1 Date 1 

115. .The Israelites, again disobedient, 
are given to Jabin, king of Canaan, 
who reigned in Hazor, and are sorely 
oppressed. Repentance again procures 
deliverance. Deborah,* who judges, and 

* Shamgar, whom some consider one of the Judges, is 
mentioned next, but not as judge. It is said — " And after 
him (Ehud) was Shamgar, the son of Anath, which slew 
of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad ; and 
he also delivered Israel." Probably he achieved this ex- 
ploit soon after the death of Ehud. 



judges' period. 67 

Barak, divinely assisted, totally defeat 
Sisera, who is killed by Jael, deliver Is- 
rael, and sing their gratitude. The Israel- 
ites again begin to prosper, and their foes 

BEG for QUIET. B, G, Q, T, 1308. Jud. 

iv. v. 

To whom were the Israelites next delivered to be 
punished for disobedience 1 Who was their deliverer 1 
With whose assistance 1 Whom did they defeat 1 Who 
killed Sisera * How did Deborah and Barak express 
their gratitude 1 What is the date ! 

116. The Israelites sin again, and are 
grievously oppressed by the Midianites. 
They cry to the Lord. The Lord sends a 
prophet to upbraid them. He also calls 
Gideon to deliver them, convinces him of 
this by a sign, commands him to throw 
down an altar of Baal in Ophrah, to build 
one to the Lord, and to offer sacrifice with 
the wood of the grove, which he cut 
down. Gideon does so, which enrages 
the men of the city. The " Midianites, 
Amalekites, and the children of the east" 
assemble in the valley of Jezreel. Gideon 
collects an army, and receives farther as- 
surance from God. From his army he 
separates three hundred men, selected by the 



68 judges' feriod. 

Lord, and dismisses the rest. With his 
three hundred men he falls on the oppress- 
ors in the valley, routs, and pursues them. 
The pursuers of the Midianites increase. 
The Ephraimites intercept them, and slay 
two of their princes. Gideon continues to 
pursue with his three hundred men ; is ill- 
treated by the men of Succuth, and Fennel, 
whom he punishes on his return ; takes 
Zeba and Zalmunna, kings of Midian, 
whom he afterwards slays, discomfits their 
army, and returns. He refuses to be a 
king ; makes an ephod of the ear-rings 
taken from the enemy ; establishes peace, 
and for the Lord continues, as judge, to — 

BE DEPUTY. B, D, P, T 3 126S. Jlld. VI.- 

viii. 1—28. 

Did the Israelites forsake the Lord again ? "What 
was the consequence this time 1 What did they do for 
help 1 What did the Lord do 1 What else did* he do 1 
How was Gideon convinced of his call 1 What did 
the Lord command Gideon to throw down ? Where ? 
W r hat did he command him to build 1 What to offer 7 - 
With what 1 Did Gideon execute these commands ! 
Who were enraged on that account 1 What city 1 
What people collected, or assembled 1 Where 1 What 
did Gideon do while these people were in the valley 
of Jezreel 1 What did he receive from the Lord \ 
Did he retain the whole of the army which he col- 
lected 1 How many % What did he do with the three 
hundred 1 What increased 1 Who intercepted the en- 



judges' period. 69 

emy ? Whom did they slay ? By whom was Gideon 
ill-treated in the pursuit % Did he punish them ? When 1 
Whom did Gideon take in the pursuit ? What did he 
afterwards do with them % What did he do to their ar- 
my I What then 1 What did he refuse to be 1 What 
did he make 1 Of what ? What did he establish ? 
What was Gideon after this 1 What is the date of this 
deliverance ? 



LESSON EIGHTEENTH. 

117. Gideon dies. Israel is ungrateful, 
and falls into idolatry. Gideon's son Ab- 
imelech is proclaimed king, in Shechem, 
by his mother's brethren, and slays all his 
brethren but Jotham. Jotham, by a para- 
ble, rebukes the Shechemites, but they re- 
main steadfast to Abimelech, and objectors 
are — bid to go and obey, b, d, g, b, 
1231. Jud. viii. 32—35. ix. 1—21. 

Whose death is mentioned ? What is said of the Is- 
raelites 1 Into what did they fall 1 Who was Abime- 
lech 1 What was done with reference to him 1 Where 7 - 
By whom 1 Had Gideon any other sons ? What be- 
came of them 1 Whom did Jotham rebuke 1 How ? 
Did they remain steadfast to Abimelech % What is the 
date ? 

118. A conspiracy is formed against 
Abimelech at Shechem. Abimelech be- 
sieges the city, takes, and destroys it, and 
slays the inhabitants. He next encamps 



70 judges' period. 

against Thebez, and takes it ; fights against 
the tower ; is killed; and his army dispers- 
es. Thus Abimelech and the Shechem- 
ites have punished each other, and the curse 
of Jotham is seen in Shechem's and Abi- 
melech's — bad fate, b, d, f, t, 1228. 
Jud. ix. 22—57. 

What was farmed against Abimelech 7 ? Where 1 
What did Abimelech do ? Did he take it 1 What 
more 1 What did he do to the inhabitants 1 Did he 
attack any other city 1 Name it ? Did he take it 1 
What else happened at Thebez 1 What became of his 
army « Date 1 

119. Tola becomes judge, who has nei- 
ther good nor — bad fame, b, d, f, m. 
1225. Jud. x. 1—2. 

Who was the first judge after the death of Abime- 
lech 1 Is any thing important said of him ? In what 
year did he become judge % 

120 Jair, as judge, is now to — be fix- 
ed, b, f, x, d, 1202. Jud. x. 2 — 5. 

Who judged Israel, next to Tola 1 When did he be- 
gin ? 

121. The Israelites again forsake the 
Lord for idols, are sorely oppressed by the 
Philistines and Ammonites. They acknowl- 
edge their sins, and cry to the Lord for de- 
liverance from their enemies. The Lord 
upbraids them. They reform^ and he helps 



judges' period. 71 

them. Jephtha, the exiled Gileadite, is 
recalled and appointed their leader, who 
expostulates with the Ammonites' king, 
makes a rash vow, overcomes the enemy, 
delivers Israel, and involves his daughter 
in his vow. As judge of Israel he is 

next tO BE ACTING. B, C, T, NG, 11S0. 

Jud. x. 6—18. xi. 

Did the Israelites forsake the Lord again ? Who 
were their next oppressors 1 In their affliction, what 
did they acknowledge 1 To whom did they apply for 
help 1 What did the Lord do ? What did the Israel- 
ites do next 1 What did the Lord then do ? Who was 
selected for a leader 1 What was Jephtha's condition 
or state at the time 1 With whom did he expostulate 1 
What did he make 1 What was his success against 
the enemy ? Whom did he involve 1 In what * As 
what did he act after he had delivered Israel 1 What 
is the date 1 

\22. The Ephraimites quarrel with 
Jephthah because they shared not his victo- 
ry. A battle ensues. The Ephraimites 
are smitten by the Gileadites, who also 
take the passage of Jordan, the fugitives 
there to — be beating, b, b, t, ng, 1180. 
Jud. xii. 1-6. 

Who quarrelled with Jephtha as soon as he had de- 
livered Israel 1 Why 1 What ensued 1 Who were 
smitten 1 What did the Gileadites take ? When was 
this battle fought ? 



72 judges' period. 



123. Jephtha dies, and Ibzan judges 

With ACCESS tO ALL. * C, C, SS, LL, 1174. 

Jud. xii. 7-10. 

When did Jephtha die 1 Who judged next % 

124. Ibzan dies, and Elon his place — 
occupies, c, c, p, s, 1167. Jud. xii. 
10-11. 

When did Ibzan die 1 Who was the next judge % 

125. Elon dies, and Abdon judge — be- 
comes. b,c,m, s, 1157. Jud. xii. 12. 

When did Elon die ? Who followed him *? 

126. Abdon dies, and, about the same 
time, the Lord delivers Israel into the 
hands of the Philistines forty years, be- 
cause they again do evil in his sight. In 
this interval Hcli the priest and judge, 
and Samson appear to flourish. The 
latter, whose birth and education was 
foreshewn to his parents by an angel, is a 
man of astonishing strength, and a strange 
character* He slays a young lion, takes a 
wife from the Philistines, burns the Philis- 
tines' corn, is bound by his brethren, and 
delivered to the Philistines, whom he slays 

* "When so little is known of a subject as of this, it is 
extremely difficult to find eligible words for the date and 
to form a good paragraph. 



judges' period. 73 

in Lehi, escapes from Gaza, and associates 
with Delilah, by whom he is ruined. 
Through Delilah the Philistines take, bind, 
and imprison Samson, and put out his eyes. 
They then sacrifice to their idol dagon, re- 
joice, and bring Samson into the midst to 
make them sport. Samson, ejaculating to 
the Lord, takes hold of two pillars, which 
support the house, bows himself with all 
his might, and, exclaiming " Let me die 
with the Philistines," pulls down thehouse 
on the multitude and himself. Heli, the 
priest, probably began to act as judge 
immediately after Abdon's death, but we 
no account of his commencement in 

the— BIBLE VIEW. B, B, L, V, 1149. 

Jud. xii. 15. xiii.-xvi. 

In what year did Abdon die 1 Into whose power 
did the Lord deliver Israel about the same year % Why * 
How long'? What two celebrated persons appear to 
have flourished in this interval ? By whom was the 
birth and education of Samson foreshewn % To whom i 
What sort of man and character was he % What did 
he slay % Of what people was his wife 1 What did 

^\l . y T h ° m was lle bound ' To whom deliv- 
ered J What followed? Where 1 From what place 
did he escape 1 With whom did he afterwards associ- 
ate 1 W hat was the consequence ? What did the Phil- 
istines do against Samson by means of Delilah % What 
did they next do 1 For what did they bring Samson 
into the midst of them 1 What did Samson do 1 Who 



74 judges' period. 

is thought to have become judge immediately after Ab- 
don's death ? Date 1 



LESSON NINETEENTH. 

127, Samuel, the son ofElkanah and Han- 
ah, is born, already devoted, by his moth- 
er, to the Lord. In due time, he is deliv- 
ered to Heli, the priest and Judge, to be 
educated and taught the Lord to— obey 
and believe, b, b, l,v, 1149. 1 Sam- 
uel, i. ii. 1-11. 18-20. 26. 

Whose son was Samuel 1 To whom devoted before 
his birth 1 By whom 1 To whom, when of proper 
age, was he delivered T For what purpose ? In what 
year was he born 1 

128. Naomi, who with her husband El- 
imelech, and two sons, left Bethlehem be- 
cause of a famine, and has sojourned in 
Moab, having buried her husband and sons, 
leaves Moab to return, and is accompani- 
ed by her two daughters-in-law, Orpah and 
Ruth. On the way, Naomi affectionately 
advises her daughters to return and re- 
main in their own country among their own 
kindred. They refuse. Naomi still urges. 
Orpah, at length, takes her leave, full of 
sorrow ; but Ruth " cleaves " to the moth- 



judges' period. 75 



er of her husband, and will not be entreat- 
ed to leave her. Thev arrive in Bethle- 
hem, where they remain. Soon after, Ruth 
goes to glean, and her " hap is to light on 
a part of the field belonging to Boaz, 
Elimelech's kinsman." She is noticed, and 
kindly treated by Boaz. At length, she 
becomes his wife, and mother of Obed. 
For more of Ruth, the — bible see. b, 
b,l, s, 1147. Book of Ruth. 

What was the name of the Israelitish woman who 
left the country of Moab with her two daughters-in- 
law ? Why were her husband and sons not with them 1 
What place, in Israel, had they left 1 W 7 hy \ Whith- 
er was Naomi going when she left the country of Mo- 
ab, accompanied by her two daughters-in-law 1 W T hat 
were the names of her daughters-in-law ? What did 
Naomi, on the road, advise them to do 1 Did they re- 
turn 1 Did Naomi and Rath arrive in Bethlehem'? 
What did Ruth do, soon after their arrival ? On whose 
land did she happen to glean 1 Whose kinsman was 
Boaz 1 Who was Elimelech 1 By whom was Ruth 
noticed 1 How was she treated by Boaz 1 W 7 hose wife 
did Ruth become *2 They had a son — what was his 
name 1 What is the date I 

129. Heli's sons are exceedingly wicked, 
and he does not restrain them. His house 
is therefore rejected by the Lord. At the 
same time, Samuel is called to he a proph- 
et, and shews the simplicity of a — babe 
7* 



76 judges' period. 

in obeying. b,b, b, ng, 1110. 1 Sam. 
ii. 12—17. 27—36. iii. 

What is said of Heli's sons ?* What is said of He- 
li ? What was the consequence ? W T ho called Samu- 
el ? To be what ? What is the date of these transac- 
tions 1 

130. Israel goes out against the Philis- 
tines to battle, and is smitten. The peo- 
ple, with the advice of the elders, send 
to Shiloh for the ark of ;c Lord, " that 
it may save us," say they, " out of the 
hand of our enemy." The ark arrives 
in the camp, the Israelites shout, and the 
Philistines are afraid. The battle again 
rages, and the Israelites are again smitten; 
the ark is taken ; and Aaron's sons, Hoph- 
ni and Phinehas, are slain. Heli, on 
hearing that the ark is taken, falls down 
and expires ; and the wife of Phinehas, un- 
able to bear these afflictions, gives birth 
to Ichabod and dies. Samuel becomes 
judge, and the people — obey, being in 
woe. b, b, ng, w, 1109. 1 Sam. iv. 59. 

What did the Israelites do against the Philistines 
when oppressed by them ? With what success ? For 
what did they send to the camp 1 Where was it 1 
Why did they send for it to the camp ? Was there 
another battle ? Who were smitten ? What was ta- 
ken ? What befel Hell's sons 1 What befel Heli, 
when he was told that the ark was taken t What hap- 



JUDGES* PERIODl. 77 

pened to the wife of Phinehas in consequence of these 
afflictions 1 Who became judge instead of Heli ? 
What is the date of these events 1 

131. The Philistines put the ark in the 
temple of dagon, at Ashdod. Dagon, their 
idol-god, falls to the floor, and is broken. 
The inhabitants of Ashdod are smitten by 
the Lord. They remove the ark from 
Ashdod to Gath, and from place to place, 
and in every place, to which the ark is 
taken, the inhabitants are grievously smit- 
ten. The Philistines are sorely perplexed. 
They consult their diviners, and priests, 
who direct them to restore the ark. At 
the end of seven months they — obey, be- 
ing in woe. b,b, ng, w, 1109. 1 Sam 
v.-vii. 

Where did the Philistines put the ark ? Where was 
the temple of dagon 1 What was dagon 1 "What hap- 
pened to dagon, when the ark of the Lord was in his 
temple ? What befel the inhabitants of Ashdod 1 In 
consequence of this, what did they do with the ark % 
What befel the inhabitants of every place whither the 
ark was taken 1 Whom did they consult % What did 
they direct them to do 1 Did they restore it 1 How 
long was it in their possession 1 Date ^ 

132. Samuel urges the Israelites to re- 
pentance, and a great reformation takes place 
He assembles them at Mizpeh to pray 
for them. The Philistines, hearing that 



78 JUDGES PERIOD. 

the Israelites are gathered together, go 
against them, and commence battle. The 
Lord "thunders with a great thunder" 
on the enemy, the Philistines are smitten, 
pursued, and compelled to — obey and be 
qwiet. b, b, q, t, 1108. 1 Sam. vii. 
3—17. 

To what did Samuel urge the Israelites 1 With what 
effect 1 Where did Samuel assemble the Israelites ? 
What did he do for them there 1 Of what did the Philis- 
tines hear 1 What did they do 1 Did the Lord inter- 
pose, on that occasion, for Israel 1 How ? What were 
the results of the battle 1 What is the date ? 

133. Samuel, being old, appoints his 
sons to assist him in the government. His 
sons are unfaithful. The people complain, 
and request Samuel to give them a king. 
Samuel disapproves. The people persist. 
The Lord directs Samuel to comply, and 
to anoint Said. Saul, in search of his fa- 
ther's asses, calls on Samuel to inquire. 
Samuel satisfies Saul with regard to the 
asses, anoints him, and gives him signs, all 
of which are verified the same day. Sam- 
uel assembles the Israelites at Mizpeh, casts 
lots, and the lot falls on Saul, who soon 
after raises an army, and delivers Jabesh- 
gileadfrom the Ammonites. Saul is cojn:- 



SPLENDID REGAL PERIOD. 79 

FIRMED IN THE KINGDOM, at Gilgal, by 

Samuel and the people ; in the government 
of which he and Samuel — both join. b> 
th, j, n, 1095. 1 Sam. viii.-xii. 

When Samuel was old, whom did he appoint to as- 
sist him in the government * How did they acquit 
themselves ? Who complained 1 What did they re- 
quest Samuel to give them 1 Did Samuel approve 1 
Did the people persist ? What did the Lord direct 
Samuel to do 1 How did Samuel meet with Saul 1 
Concerning what did Samuel satisfy Saul t What did 
he do to him ! What did he give him % What is ob- 
served concerning them ? What was the next step 
Samuel took m this business *? Where 1 What did he 
do there % On whom did the lot fall 1 What did 
Saul, soon afterwards, raise ? What did he do with 
the army ? In what was he then copfiruied ? Where 1 
By whom ? Who assisted him in the £oV0rnm«nt - 1** 
what year was Saul made king 1 



PFRIO© VIII. 

SPLENDID REGAL PERIOD, 

From the beginning; of SauVs reign, till the division of 
the kingdom^-l^S years, 

LESSON TWENTIETH, 

134. The Israelites are again sorely op- 
pressed by the Philistines, and war com- 
mences. Saul, impatient with tcaiting at 
Qilgal for Samuel, offers a burnt offering, 



80 SPLENDID KEGAL PERIOD. 

and officiates himself, for which Samuel re- 
proves him. The Lord gives Israel a great 
victory and deliverance. In the course of 
the battle, Saul hinders the victory, and en- 
dangers the life of Jonathan, his son, by 
an imprudent prohibition of food till the 
evening. Jonathan is rescued by the peo- 
ple, his father is reconciled, and war with 
the enemies of Israel — both wage, b, th, 
w, g, 1093. I. Sam. xiii. xiv. 

What people again afflicted Israel ? What com- 
menced in consequence ? Where had Saul with the ar- 
my to wait for Samuel? Did Saul wait as Samuel had di- 
rected him ? What did he do 1 When Samuel came, 
how did he treat Saul ? Did a battle take place with the 
Philistines? How did it end ? What did Saul do in the 
course of the battle? By what ? How was Jonathan's 
life saved ? Did Saul and Jonathan afterwards act in 
unison ? Date ? 

135. Samuel directs Saul to destroy all 
the Amalekites, and all that they have. Saul 
warns the Kenites to depart from amount 
them, then begins the work of destruc- 
tion. He spares Jlgag the king, and the 
best of the sheep, lambs, and oxen. Samuel 
is offended, foretells to Saul the loss of his 
kingdom, slays Jlgag, and " comes no more 
to see Saul," — Saul, of the Amelekites 
nothing — being to save, b, ng, s, v, 
1079. I. Sam. xv. 



SPLEXDID REGAL PERIOD. Si 

What did Samuel direct Saul to do to the Amale- 
kites 1 Whom did Saul warn to leave the country of 
the Amalekites? What did he then begin to do? Did he 
make a total destruction of the Amalekites, as Samuel 
had directed ? What did he spare *? Who was offended"? 
What did he foretell to Saull Whom did he slay ? Did 
he afterwards assist Saul 1 What is the date ? 

136. Samuel, commanded by the Lord, 
goes to Bethlehem, calls the town's elders 
to a sacrifice, and anoints Jesse' 's son Da- 
vid, on whom the spirit of the Lord de- 
scends. Saul is troubled with an evil 
spirit, and takes David into his house to 
repel it by playing [en the harp. David 
soon becomes Saul's armor-bearer, from 

BEING a PAGE. B, NG, P, G, 1063. L 

Sam. xvi. 

Whither did the Lord command Samuel to go ? To 
what did he call the elders of the town ? W^hat else 
did he do in Bethlehem ? What followed this anoint- 
ing ? With what was Saul troubled ? Whom did he 
take into his house to repel it? How was David to re- 
pel it 1 To what was David soon promoted 1 Date ? 

137. The Philistines invade Israel with 
a formidable army. Saul, and the Israel- 
ites meet them, and the two armies take 
possession of two opposite mountains. Go- 
liath, a Philistine giant, comes daily into 
the valley between, and challenges the Is- 
raelites to single combat. The Israelites 



82 SPLENDID REGAL PERIOD. 

are afraid. David, who is providentially 
present on one of these occasions, hears, 
and accepts the challenge. He approaches 
the giant in the name of the Lord, and kills 
him with a sling and a stone. He gains 
Jonathan's friendship, and becomes exceed- 
ingly popular : but his way is, in conse- 
quence, about — BEING ROUGH. B, NG, R, 

gh. i Sam. xvii. xviii. 1 — 7. 

What people invaded Israel with a formidable armyl 
What did Saul and the Israelites do ? Of what did the 
two armies take possession ? Who daily appeared in 
the valley between 1 W r hat did he do ? What Israelite 
who did not belong to the army was providentially 
present on one of these occasions ? Did David hear the 
challenge ? What more 1 In whose name did he ap- 
proach the giant Goliath ? With what weapon ? What 
did David accomplish with his sling and stone 1 What 
did he gain ! What did he become ? What is the date 1 

138. Saul's jealousy is excited by Da- 
vid's popularity. He attempts to kill Da- 
vid with his own hand, but fails. David's 
fame and popularity increases. Saul en- 
deavors to ensnare him, in order to ac- 
complish his death : hence he conditionally 
offers him Michal his daughter to wife, de- 
termined to destroy him, if possible, — be- 
ing in rage, b, ng, r, g, 1063, 1. Sam. 
xviii. 18—30, 



SPLENUJD REGAL PERIOD. 63 

What did Davi l*s popularity excite % What did Saul 
attempt to do to Davie with his own hard What in« 
creased ? What did Saul next endeavor to do in order 
to accomplish the death of David 1 What ruethod did 
he take to ensnare him ? Date 1 

139. Jonathan, the son of Saul, con- 
tinues to be David's friend. He reasons 
with his father, concerning David, so ef- 
fectually, that Siul assures Jonathan, 
with; an oath, that David shall not he 
slain. David gains another victory over 
the Philistines, which renews Saul's jeal- 
ousy, and he again attempts, with his own 
hand, to kill David, who escapes to his 
own house. Assisted by .fylichal, his wife, 
he escapes thence from his pursuers and 
flees to Samuel. Saul pursues David, 
first by various messengers, and at length 
personally, but the Spirit of God pre- 
vents harm to David. David returns to 
Jonathan, with whom he consults ; and, 
4 with an oath, they renew their covenant 
of friendship. Jonathan is assaulted by 
Saul on David's account. He and David 
take leave of each other. David goes to 
Nob, and obtains hallowed bread, and the 
iword of Goliath, from Abimelech, the 

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84 SPLENDID REGAL TER10D. 

priest. He then flees to Qftih, where he 
feigns himself mad in order to escape, 
clanger — being rife, b, ng, r, f, 1062. 
1 Sam. xix. — xxi. 

Who was Jonathan 1 Did his friendship for David 
continue 1 With whom did he reason concerning Da- 
vid ] With what effect ? Was Saul's enmity against 
David renewed after this ? By what means ? What did 
he attempt to do ' Did David escape 1 Whither 1 Was 
he pursued ? Who assisted him to escape from his own 
house 1 To whom did he flee \ Was he still pursued 7 . 
W T hat preveuted harm while he was with Samuel 1 To 
whom did David go when he left Samuel ? What did 
David and Jonathan renew 1 What did Jonathan suf- 
fer on David's account ^ When David and Jonathan 
took leave of each other, whither did David go ? What 
did he obtain at Nob 1 From whom 1 To what place 
did he then go 1 What did he do there 1 Date ? 



LESSON TWENTY-FIRST. 

140. David escapes from Gath to the 
cave of Mullam, becomes the captain of 
a company, provides for his father and 
mother, and is directed by the prophet Gad, 
by whose advice he removes into the for- 
est of Hareth. Saul, hearing of David 
and his company, is enraged, upbraids his 
servants, charges them with conspiracy 
against him, and slays Abimelech and all 
the priests^ and inhabitants of Nob 7 except 



SPLENDID REGAL PERIOD. 85 

Abiathar, who escapes and joins David, 
rather than — be there and die. b, th, 
r, d, 1062. 1 Sam. xxii. 1 Chron. xi. 
15—19. 

Did David escape From Gath % Whither did he go -? 
What did he become 1 For whom did he provide 1 By 
whom was he directed 1 To what place did he remove 
from the cave ? Did Saul hear of David being at the 
head of a company ? How was he affected ? Whom 
did he upbraid ? AVith what did he charge them ? 
Whom did he slay % What did Abiathar do \ Date ? 

141. The Philistines fight against Kei- 
lah. David with his company, smites 
them, and saves the inhabitants. Apprised, 
by the Lord, of their ingratitude, and in- 
tended treachery, he flees to a mountain in 
Ziph, where he is visited by Jonathan. 
The Ziphites discover David to Saul. 
Saul hastens to take him, but turns from 
his object to meet the Philistines, they — 
being on the road, b, ng, r, d, 1062. 

Who fought against Keilah 1 What did David with 
his company do . ? Of what did the Lord apprise Da- 
vid 1 What did David do 1 By whom was he visited 
there ? What did the Ziphites do 1 What did Saul do ? 
By what was his attention withdrawn from David ? 
Datel 

142. Saul, having returned from fol- 
lowing the Philistines, takes three thousand 
men, goes in search of David, and mi- 



8(5 SPLENDID REGAL PERIOD. 

known to himself, falls into Davidh pacer, 
in a caie. David nobly refuses to do 
Saul any harm, and prevents others from 
hurting him. He follows him out of the 
cave, and expostulates; Said acknowl- 
edges David's superiority, and they part — 

BOTH in PEACE. B, TH, P, C, 1061. 1 

Sam. xxiv. 

What did Saul do when he had returned from fol- 
lowing the Philistines 1 What happened to Saul when 
again seeking Da\ id to kill him 1 Where? Did David 
kill him 1 low did he act ? When Saul left the cave, 
what did David do I What did Saul acknowledge, 
when he knew that his life had just been in David's 
power ; Dow did they part ? Date ? 

143. Samuel ends his — being on earth, 
b, ng, r, th, 1060. 1 Sam. xxv. 1. 

In what year did Samuel die 1 

lil, Nabal refuses to assist David. Da- 
vid prepares to punish Nabal, but is pre- 
vented by Abigail, NabaVs icife. Nabal 
dies, and David, both Abigail and Ahino- 
am as wives — acquireth. c, q, r, th, 
1060. 1 Sam. xxv. 

Who refused to assist David ? W'hat did David pre- 
pare to do ? Who prevented \ Whom did David mar- 
ry 1 Was Nabal dead 1 Dale 1 

145. Saul, instigated by the Ziphites, 

again seeks David, at the head of three 



SPLENDID REGAL PERIOD. 87 

thousand chosen men. He again falls into 
David's power without knowing it. Still 
David refuses to hurt Saul. Saul is 
asleep, and David takes his spear and 
cruse, by which he afterwards convinces 
Saul that he has again spared his life. He 
again expostulates with him, and Saul 
acknowledges his sin. They again sepa- 
rate, much deference — both paying, 
b, th, p, kg. 1060 . Sam. xxvi. 

Did Saul seek David any more % By whom was he 
instigated ? How many chosen men had he with him ? 
What success had Saul this time 1 Did David again re- 
fuse to hurt him ? In what state was Saul when in 
David's power the second time \ What did David do ? 
What use did he afterwards make of them ? When Da- 
vid expostulated with him again, what did Saul ac- 
knowledge ? Did they part in a friendly manner 1 
What is the date ? 

146. David, with his men, seeks re- 
fuge from Saul, among the Philistines, 
and dwells with king Jlchish, at Gath. 
Achish gives Ziklag to David, and con- 
fides in him ; but ingratitude and deceit 
in the subsequent conduct of David to 

Achish, BOTH MEET. B, TH, M, T. 1058. 

Where did David finally seek refuge from Saul ? 
With whom did he dwell 1 Where 1 Were his men 
with him 1 What town did Achish give to David when, 
.he and his men had resided some time iu Gath ? Did 

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88 SPLENDID REGAL PERIOD. 

Aehish place confidence in David 1 Fy what was Da- 
vid s subsequent conduct to Aehish marked ? In what 
year d.d Lav d take refuge among the Philistines? 

147. David, with his men, goes with 
Aehish and his army, to fight against Is- 
rail. The Philistine princes suspect his 
fidelity, and insist on his departure. He 
returns to Ziklag, and finds it plundered 
and burnt, and the women and children 
taken captives by the Jlmalekites, whom he, 
with part of his men, pursues, and de- 
stroys ; he also recovers al! the captives end 
property. He immediately sends presents 
to It's friends in Judah of the spoil which 

lie t00k T it EEIJNG MORE. B, NG, M, R, 

1056. 1 Sain. xxix. xxx. 

Ajrainst whom did David and his men join Aehish 
and his army of Philistines ? Did David join the Ihi- 
listines in battle against Israel ' How then'? Whither 
did he and his men go when dismissed from the Philis- 
tine army 1 In what state did they find Ziklag 1 What 
were become of their wives and property'? Who had 
done these things ? What course did David take to re- 
trieve these losses ? Did he recover all the captives 
and property 1 Did he not also take the property of 
the Amalekites whom he destroyed 1 What did he do 
with the spoil 1 

148. The Philistines pitch in Shunem. 
Saul collects an army, pitches in Gilboa^ 
beholds the host of Philistines with great 



SPLENDID REGAL PERIOD. 89 

fear and trembling, and inquires of the 
Lord but receives no answer. Next he 
applies to a witch, who has escaped his se- 
verity, and resides at Endor. He re- 
quests her to bring up Samuel. The witch, 
in the midst of her incantations, is terri- 
fied. Samuel, whom she knows her art 
cannot affect, really appears, reproves 
Saul, and assures him of ruin. Saul is ex- 
tremely distressed, the enemy — being 
near, b, ng, n, r, 1056. 1 Sam. xxviii. 

Where did the invading host of Philistines pitch 
their tents ? What did Saul collect "? Where did he 
pitch 1 How was Saul affected when he saw the Phi- 
listine army ? Of who n did he inquire ? What answer 
did he receive 1 What did he do next 1 Where did she 
reside ?|What had she escaped ? What did Saul re- 
quest the witch to do ? How was the witch affected in. 
the midst of her incantations'? Did Samuel appear 1 
Whom did he reprove 1 Of what did he assure Saul ? 
W T hat is the date ? 

149. The battle takes place on mount 
Gilboa. The army of Israel is routed ; 
Saul and his sons are slain ; and the Phi- 
listines triumph, no help — being near. 
b, ng, n, r, 1058. 1 Sam. xxxi. 1 
Chron. x. 

Did a battle take place 1 Where 1 Which of the ar- 
mies was routed 1 What eminent Israelites were slain ? 
In what year was this battle fought ? 



90 SPLENDID REGAL PERIOD. 



LESSON TWENTY-SECOND. 

150. An Amalekite comes to David in 
Ziklag, and informs him that the Philis- 
tines have defeated Israel, and that* Saul 
and his sons are slain. He professes to 
have killed Saul himself, and has brought 
his crown and bracelets to David. David 
orders the Amalekite to be slain, and pa- 
thetically laments Saul and Jonathan. 
Abner makes Ishbosheth king, whom all 
Israel, except Judah, receives ; but the 
Lord appoints another and sends him 
to Hebron, whom Judah receives, David 

• — BEING the MAN. B, NG, M, N, 1055. 

2 Sam. i. ii. 1 — 11. 1 Chron. xii. 1 — 

22. 

Where was David at the time of the battle ? Who 
brought him intelligence of the battle 1 What did the 
Amalekite profess to have done 1 What did he bring 
to David 1 How did David dispose of this Amalekite 1 
Whom did he lament ? Who was proclaimed king in- 
stead of Saul ? By whom ? Was he received by all 
the tribes ? Whom did Judah receive 1 Where did Da- 
vid begin to reign over Judah ? When 1 

151. Long war between the houses of 
Saul and David ensues, in which David 
acquits himself with justice and modem- 



SPLENDID REGAL PERIOD. 91 

tion. He increases in strength, and the 
house of Saul weakens. After various 
battles and murders, in which the battle 
at Gibeon and the murders of Abner and 
Ishbosheth are included, all the tribes of 
Israel acknowledge king David, whom 
they — obey and exalt, b, x, l, t, 1048. 
2 Sam. ii. 12—32. iii— v. 1—5. 1 
Chron. xi. 1—3, 10—47. xii. 23—40. 

What ensued in consequence of there being two 
kings in Israel % How did David acquit himself in this 
war? What were its effects on the two rival houses 1 
What particular battle and murders took place 1 How 
did the war end 1 When % 

152. David takes Zion, or Jerusalem, 
establishes himself there, and compels 
the Jebusites to — be exiles, b, x, l, s, 
1047. 2 Sam. v. 6—16. 1 Chron. xi. 
4—9. 

What celebrated place did David take from the Jebu- 
sites ] What did he do there ? What is the date 1 

153. The Philistines^ hearing that Da- 
vid is king over all Israel, come to seek 
him, and spread themselves in the valley of 
Rejohaim. David inquires of the Lord, 
and is directed to go against the Philis- 
tines. He does so, and smites them at a 
place which, on that account, he calls Baal- 



92 SPLENDID REGAL PERIOD. 

Perazim. At the Mulberry trees also, he 
routs and pursues them, help from the Lord, 
there also, not — being less, b, ng, l, 
ss, 1047. 2 Sam. v. 17—25. 1 Chron. 
x i v . 8_17. 

What did the Philistines do When they heard that 
David was king of Israel 1 Where did they spread 
themselves 1 What did David do 1 What direction 
did he receive ? Did he do so * With what success 1 
What did he, on account of his victory, call the place * 
At what other place did he smite them 1 Did he re- 
ceive special assistance from the Lord there also • 
Date? 

154. David and all the chosen men of 
Israel, thirty thousand, go to the house ©f 
Aminadab, at Kirjath-jearim, for the ark 
of the Lord. They set the ark on a new 
cart, and proceed towards Zion. On the 
road, Uzzah touches the ark, and is smit- 
ten by the Lord. David, afraid of pro- 
ceeding, leaves it at the house of Obed- 
edom. In three months after, hearing 
that Obed-edom is prosperous, he fetches 
it to Zion, with rejoicings, not — being 

ALONE. B, NG, L, N, 1045. 

To whose house did David, and all the chosen men 
of Israel go ? Where was it ? What did they go for 1 
On what did they place the ark in order to convey it 
to Zion ! On the road, who touched the ark 1 What 






SPLENDID REGAL PERIOD. 93 

followed 1 What effect had the death of Uzzah on Da- 
vid 1 What did David do with the ark ? What did he 
afterwards hear of Obed-edom 1 What did this en- 
courage David to do 1 With what was the bringing of 
the ark to Zion accompanied 1 What is the date ? 

155. David wishes to build a house for 
the ark of the Lord, but is prevented by 
Nathan the prophet. He therefore only 
collects materials, and makes preparation ; 
Israel, for a house, to his son Solomon — 
being to look, b, ng, l, k, 1044. 2 Sam, 
vii. 1 Chron. xvii. xxii.-xxix. 1 — 25. 

What did David wish to build 1 Whom did he con- 
sult on the subject 1 Was he permitted to build one 1 
Did he do nothing with regard to it 1 For whom was 
it reserved to build the house % Date 1 

156. David provides for Mephibosheth, 
son of Jonathan, his friend, as — being 
his. b, ng, h, s, 1037. 2 Sam. ix. 

For whose son did David provide as if he had been 
his own 1 What was his name ? Date ? 

157. David sends men to condole with 
Hanun, king of the Ammonites, on the 
death of his Father. Hanun insults them, 
and sends them away. He also, anticipa- 
ting the resentment of David, hires Syri- 
ans to assist him. David sends Joab and 
Abishai, with an army, who defeat him 



94 SPLENDID REGAL PERIOD. 

with ease, the fault — being his. b, ng, 
h, s, 1037. 2 Sam. x. 1—14. 1 Chron. 
xix. 1 — 15. 

With whom did David send men to condole 1 On 
what occasion ? How did Hanun treat them 1 What 
did he anticipate ? What did he do to be prepared for 
it 1 What did David do? Which was defeated? 
Date] 

158. Hadarezer, irritated by the defeat 
of his Syrians hired by Hanun, raises a 
large army against Israel. David defeats 
him, makes many of his people servants, 
and on peace — both agree, b, tii, g, r, 
1036. 

What irritated Hadarezer? What did he do? Who 
defeated him ? What else did David do 1 Date ? 



LESSON TWENTY-THIRD. 

159. David sends Joab with an armv 
against the Ammonites. Joab wastes their 
country and besieges Rabbah, which is ul- 
timately taken. David indolently re- 
mains at Jerusalem till sent for bv Joab. 
and wickedly abuses Uriah, who loses his 
life by — obeying him. b, ng, h, m, 1035. 
2 Sam. xi. xii. 26—31. 1 Chron. xx. 
1-3. 



SPLENDID REGAL PERIOD. 95 

Against whom did David send Joab with an army 1 
What did Joab with his army waste ? What city did 
lie besiege * Was it taken 1 While Joab was contend- 
ing with the enemy, how and where was David spend- 
ing his time 1 Did not his idleness produce wicked- 
ness 1 Whom did he abuse ? How did Uriah lose his 
life 1 Date 1 

160. The Lord sends Nathan the proph- 
et to David, to reprove him for his treat- 
ment af Uriah. David sincerely repents, 
but the life of his child is not spared, — be- 
ing of guile. b,ng, g, l, 1034. 2 Sam. 
xii. 1 — 25. Psalm ii. 

Whom did the Lord send to David 1 For what pur- 
pose 1 What effect had the reproof * What was not 
spared to David 1 Date 1 

161. David's son Solomon is born. 
Bathsheba is the mother ; and in David's es- 
timation,— both HIGH. B, TH, H, GH. 1033. 

Whose son was Solomon ? Who was his mother 1 
When was he born % 

162. Amnon, son of David, feigns him- 
self sick, and behaves abominably to Ta- 
mar, his sister. Tamar finds refuge with 
Absalom, and the affair, for the present, 
— both hide. b,th. k,d. 1033. 2 Sam. X. 

Whose son was Amnon 1 What did he feign him- 
self to be 1 To whom did he behave abominably 1 - 
With whom did Tamar find refuge I Date 1 



96 SPLENDID REGAL PERIOD. 

163. Absalom avenges his sister Taraar 
at a sheep-shearing, by killing wicked Am- 
non. He flees into Geshur to avoid — be- 
ing HUNG.* B, NG, H,NG, 1030. 

Bid Absalom ever punish Amnon 1 On what occa- 
sion 1 How * Whither did he flee 1 Date ? 

164. Joab instructs a wise woman of 
Tekoah to obtain David's consent to Ab- 
salom's return. She succeeds, and Joab 
is permitted to fetch him from Geshur. Da- 
vid, however, refuses to see him. In two 
years after this date, Joab procures an in- 
terview, and reconciliation ; Joab and Absa- 
lom not yet — being foes, b, ng, f, s > 
1027. 2 Sam. 14. 

What did Joab instiuct a wise woman to do"? Did 
she succeed 1 Where was Absalom 1 Who fetched 
him 1 What did David refuse ? How long did David 
refuse to see Absalom after his return from Geshur J 
Who, at the end of that time, procured an interview 
and reconciliation ? Date 1 

165. Absalom ingratiates himself with 

the people, breaks out into open rebellion 

against David 9 . his Father, with Ahithophet 

for his counsellor, and compels him to flee 

from Jerusalem. In his flight he makes 

* being hung. All that, is intended by this* beside* 
the date, is that he fled to save his life. 



SPLENDID REGAL PERIOD. 97 

arrangements with Zadok, the priest, and 
also with Hushai, who return to Jerusa- 
lem to act for David. David receives 
Ziba, patiently hears the curses of Shimei, 
and continues his flight from Jerusalem, 

— BEINGtO DIE Or GO. B, NG, D, G, 1023. 

With whom did Absalom ingratiate himself ? When 
he had accomplished this, what did he do 1 What 
was David compelled to do 1 With whom did he, in 
his flight, make arrangements ? Did they continue 
with David in his flight ? How then ? For what pur- 
pose 1 Whom did David receive ? Whose curses did 
David hear ? How did he hear them 1 In what year 
did these events take place ? 

166. Absalom takes possession of Jeru- 
salem. Hushai is admitted into his coun- 
cil, and supplants Ahitophel who hangs 
himself. Hushai's counsel is followed. 
Absalom, at the head of an army, goes in 
quest of his Father and adherents. A bat- 
tle takes place in the wood of Ephraim. 
Absalom's army is routed, and he, beino* 
caught by a branch of an oak, is found sus- 
pended by his hair, and put out of tempo- 
ral BEING as a DOG. B, NG, D, G, 1023. 

2 Sam. xvi. 15-23. — xviii. 

Did Absalom take possession of Jerusalem ? Into 
what was Hushai admitted 1 Whom did he supplant ? 



D8 SPLENDID REGAL PERIO©. 

What did Ahithophel do on that account 1 Did Absa- 
lom follow Hushai's counsel ? What did he do? Did 
he find them ? Was there a battle ? Where 1 Which 
army was defeated ? Was Absalom killed 1 Under 
what circumstances 1 In what year was this battle 
fought ? 

167. Joab remonstrates with David, 
whose lamentation for the death of Absa- 
lom is excessive. David, at length, re-ap- 
pears in public, is reinstated in the king- 
dom, pardons Shimei, and exercises clem- 
ency, kindness, and gratitude. Sheba ex- 
cites a party against David. Joab pursues 
Sheba, murders Amasa, subdues Sheba's 
party, and at Abel, causes him to be put 
out of temporal — being as a dog. b, ng, 
d, g, 1023. xix. xx. 2 Sam. 

Who remonstrated with David 1 Why 1 What did 
David at length do 1 In what was he reinstated 1 
Whom did he pardon ? What had Shimei done ? (See 
par. 165.) What did David exercise? What did She- 
ba do 1 Whom did Joab pursue ? Whom did he mur- 
der ? What did he subdue 1 What became of Sheba ? 
Where ? Date ? 

168. David delivers two sons and five 
grandsons of Saul to the Gibeonites, by 
whom they are hanged, and their bodies 
are affectionately taken care of by Riz- 
pah. He also orders the remains of 



SPLENDID REGAL PERIOD. 99 

Saul and Jonathan, to be re-buried, with 
these bodies, and from Jabesh-gilead — 

BOTH tO BE AWAY. B, TH, B, W, 1019. 

2 Sam. xxi. 1—14. 

Whom did David deliver to the Gibeonites % What 
did the Gibeonites do with them ? What did Rizpah 
do ? What did David order with regard to the bodies 
of these men, and the remains of Saul and Jonathan 1 
Date ? 

169. Various battles are fought against 
the Philistines, in which David prevails ; 
and his will concerning the sons of the gi- 
ants, his servants — obey and execute, 
b, x, c, t, 101S. 2 Sam. xxi. 15-22. 

1 Chron. xx. 4-8. 

Against whom was David successful in various bat- 
tles 1 Over what particular persons among the Philistines 
did he triumph 1 Date 1 

LESSON TWENTY-FOURTH. 

170. David sins by numbering the peo- 
ple, is reproved by his seer, the prophet 

God, and punished by the Lord with three 
days' pestilence, of his dependance on him 

it BEING an ABUSE. B 5 NG, B, S, 1017* 

2 Sam. xxiv. 1 Chron. xxi. 

9* 



100 SPLENDID REGAL PERIOD. 

What did David do which brought affliction on the 
people ? By whom was he reproved ? What was the 
affliction ? Date 1 

171. David is old. Adonijah, his son, 
proclaims himself king, and Solomon is 
anointed by David's direction, the year of 
his death — being come, b, ng, c, m, 
1015. 1 Kings, i. 

When David was old which of his sons proclaimed 
himself king 1 Whom did David cause to be anoint- 
ed 1 Date 1 

172. David gives instructions to his 
son Solomon, and dies. The people to 
Solomon, as king, — obeying come, b, 
ng, c, m, 1015. 1 Kings, ii. 1 — 12. 1 
Chron. xxix. 26-28. 

To whom did David give instructions when about to 
die ? Who succeeded David ? Did David die and Sol- 
omon begin to reign in the same year 1 What year 
was it I 

173. bolomon punishes Adonijah, Abi- 
athar, Joab, and (in three years after) Shi- 
mei; all except Abiathar, with death. The 
last two were condemned to death by Da- 
vid, who enjoined his son Solomon to 
inflict on — both the blow, b, th, b, l, 
1014. 1 Kings, ii. 

Whom did Solomon punish 1 All with death 1 
Which of them were condemned by David 1 What is 



SPLENDID REGAL PERIOD. 101 

the date 1 Was Shimei punished in the year the oth- 
ers were 1 What year was that ? (1014 — 3=1011.) 

174. Solomon marries the king of 
Egypt's daughter, loves the Lord, and 
endeavors to — obey and excel, b, x, 
c, l, 1014. 1 Kings, iii. 1 — 4. 

Whom did Solomon marry ? What was his charac- 
ter at the time we are speaking of? Date ? 

175. Solomon goes to Gibeon to offer 
sacrifice, and has an extraordinary vision, 
to wisdom it — being a call, b, ng, c, 
ll, 1014. 

Whither did Solomon go to sacrifice ? What occur- 
red there that was extraordinary 1 Date ? 

176. Solomon judges in a case between 
two harlots, each of whom has a child. 
One of the children dies, and both moth- 
ers claim the survivor. Solomon does jus- 
tice tO— BOTH ABLY. B, TH, B, L, 1014. 

1 Kings, iii. 16 — 28. 

In what case was Solomon the judge ? What had 
each of the harlots 1 What happened to one of the 
children 1 About what did the mothers disagree *? 
Did Solomon do justice to both 1 Date 1 

177. Solomon makes arrangements 
with Hiram, king of Tyre, and commences 
the erection of a magnificent temple, at the 
date here given. The building progress- 



102 



SPLENDID REGAL PERIOD. 



es during seven years. At length it is fin- 
ished, ornamented, and furnished, in the 
hope that the ark and the Lord will there 

BOTH ABIDE. B, TH, B, D, 1012. 1 

Kings, v. — vii. 13 — 5L 2 Chron. ii.— iv. 

With whom did Solomon make arrangements ? 
What did he commence ? How many years was the 
Temple in building 1 In what year was it commenced! 
In what year was it finished 1 

178. The ark of the Lord is taken into 
the Temple. The Lord gives signs of ap- 
probation. Solomon dedicates the Tem- 
ple to the Lord, on which occasion he 
officiates as king and priest, and dischar- 
ges the duties of — both with zeal, b, th, 
z, l, 1004. 1 Kings, viii. ix. 1—9. 2 
Chron. v. vii. 

When the temple was finished, what was taken into 
it and deposited ? Of what did the Lord give signs ? 
To whom did Solomon dedicate the temple 1 As what 
did Solomon officiate on the occasion ? What is the 
date! 

179. The queen of Sheba visits Solo- 
mon, admires his splendor, tests his wis- 
dom, and finds it — vivid, v, v, d, 992. 

What queen visited Solomon ? When 1 

180. Solomon is corrupted by strange 
women, and becomes an idolater. The 



SPLENDID REGAL PERIOD. 103 

Lord punishes him by means of Hadad the 
Edomite, Rezon, king of Syria, and Je- 
roboam, Solomon's servant. He also as- 
sures him that from his kingdom, in his 
son's days, he will ten tribes — away take. 
w, t, k, 984. 1 Kings, xi. 1 — 40. 

Did Solomon retain his integrity till his death 1 By 
whom was he corrupted 1 What did he become ? Did 
the Lord punish him ? By whom 1 What did the Lord 
assure Solomon he would take from his kingdom? Was 
this to be done in Solomon's days % W 7 hose 1 Date ? 

181. Solomon dies, and his son Reho- 
boam reigns in his stead, in the — way of 
sin. w, s, n, 975. 1 Kings, xi. 42 — 43. 

Who reigned next to Solomonl How? Did Rehoboam 
begin to reign in the year of Solomon's death 1 What 
year was it 1 

182. The Israelites petition Rehoboam 
to ease the heavy yoke put apon them by his 
Father. He rejects the wise counsel of 
the old men, follows the wicked advice of 
young men, and insults the people. Ten 
tribes immediately revolt from Rehoboam, 
and form a separate kingdom. Rehobo- 
am retains the tribes of Judah and Benja- 
min. He immediately raises an army to 
fight against the ten tribes and to recover 



104 JEWISH REGAL PERIOD. 

them : but Shemaiah, the man of God, 
prevents hostilities, by shewing that the 
matter is of God, and therefore a — wise 
one. w, s, n. 975. 1 Kings, xii. 1 — 24. 
xiv. 21.2 Chron. xi. 1 — 4. See par. 180. 

What did the Israelites petition Rehoboam to do 1 
Whose counsel on this subject, did he reject 1 Whose 
did he follow ? What did it lead him to do 1 What 
was the immediate consequence 1 What did the ten 
tribes form 1 Which tribes remained with Rehoboam ? 
Did Rehoboam take any immediate steps to reclaim 
the ten revolted tribes 1 Were hostilities prevented ? 
By whom ? How 1 In what year did these events hap- 
pen ? 



PERIOD IX. 

JEWISH REGAL PERIOD. 

From the division of the kingdom till the commence- 
ment of the Babylonian captivity — 369 years, 

LESSON TWENTY-FIFTH. 

183. During the first three years after 
the division, Rehoboam reigns well, and 
prospers; he establishes his kingdom and 
strengthens himself. He then forsakes the 
law of the Lord, and all Israel with him. 
On this account Shishak, king of Egypt, 



JEWISH REGAL PERIOD. 105 

is permitted to invade Judah, to take the 
fenced cities, to enter Jerusalem, and to 
plunder the temple. His ravages continue 
till Rehoboam and the princes, reproved 
by Shemaiah. humble themselves, be- 
come — wise, and obey, w, s, b, 971. 

How did Rehoboam reign after the division 1 How 
long did he reign well ? In the course of these three 
years, what did he do 1 What did he do at the end of 
them 1 Who imitated his example 1 Who, on that ac- 
count, was permitted to invade Judah 1 What did he 
take 1 What did he plunder 1 Who reproved the Jews 
for their wickedness 1 Till when did the ravages of 
Shishak continue 1 What is the date ? 

184. Rehoboam dies, and his son Abi- 
jah begins to reign, whose regal wicked- 
ness soon finds a — vent, v, n, t. 958. 

When Rehoboam died, who began to reign 1 What 
was his character 1 What is the date 1 

185. Abijah, at war with Jeroboam, 
king of Israel, or the ten tribes, sets the 
battle in array, addresses Jeroboam and all 
Israel from mount Zemaraim, and a 
great victory — wins, w, n, s. 957. 

With whom did Abijah war ? Who was Jeroboam ? 
When the battle was set in array, what did Abijam do 
before it commenced 1 Which army was victorious 1 
When was this battle fought ? 

186. Abijah dies, and is succeeded by 
Aw son Jlsa> whom as a good king — we 



106 JEWJSH REGAL PERIOD. 

name, w, n, m, 955. 1 Kings, xvr8— 
10. 2 Chron. xiv. 1—8. 

Who succeeded Abijah 1 Was A3a a good king or a* 
bad one ? In what year did Abijah die, and Asa begin; 
to reign ? 

187. Asa meets Zerah of Ethiopia who* 
is coming against Judah, with an army. 
He finds Zerah's army much greater 
than his own, but engages, and totally de- 
feats him, Asa applied to the Lord, with 

whom " it is nothing to help, whether 
with many or with them that have no 
power." Hence Zerah's attempt could 

Of no AVAIL BE. V, L, B, 941. 

Whom did Asa meet 1 Why 1 Which of them had- 
the greater army 1 Did Asa give battle to Zerah's large" 
army 1 What was his success 1 To whom did Asa ap- 
ply for help 1 What is the date ? 

188. Asa, the Jews, and many of the 
Israelites, encouraged by Azariah and 
Oded, make a covenant with God, and 
promise with an oath, that his they — 
will be. w, ll, b, 941. 2 Chron. xv. 

Who made a covenant with God 1 What did they- 
promise 1 With what did they accompany their pro- 
mise ? In what year did they make this covenant 1 

189. Asa begins to neglect the Lord r 
hires Benhadad, king of Syria, with sil- 



JEWISH REGAL PERIOD. 10? 

ver and gold from the temple and the king's 
house, to assist him against Baasha, king 
of Israel. He frustrates a scheme of Baa- 
sha, imprisons the seer Hanani, and is into 
the wrong — way going, w, g, ng, 930, 
1 Kings, xv. 16-22. 2 Chron. xvi. 1-10. 

Whom did Asa begin to neglect in the latter part of 
his reign 1 Whom did he hire to assist him'? With 
what did he pay his hirelings 1 What did he frustrate ? 
Whom did he imprison 1 To what did he incline 1 In 
what year did these transactions take place 1 

190. Asa is diseased in his feet. He 
applies to the physicians, but not to the 
Lord, and dies. His son Jehoshaphat be- 
gins to reign, who lays — -vice low. v, c, 
l, 914. 

What part of Asa's body was diseased 1 To whom 
did he not apply 1 Did he recover or die ? Who was 
the next king % In what year did Asa die and Jehosha- 
phat begin to reign 'J Against what did Jehoshaphat set 
himself? 

191. It is presumed that Jehoshaphat 
made his son Jehoram his colleague in the 
government ; thus let — each view it. 
ch, v, t, 898. 2 Kings, vii. 16. 

Whom did Jehoshaphat admit as a colleague ? 
When 1 

192. Jehoshaphat goes to Samaria to 
visit Jlhab, king of Israel, with whom he 

10 



108 JEWISH REGAL PERIOD. 

had joined affinity, and is persuaded, by 
Ahab, logo with him to Ramoth.gilead, to 
recover it from the Syrians. Ahab is kill- 
ed, as predicted by J\licaiah, a prophet of 
the Lord, and contrary to the prediction 
of four hundred of his own prophets. Je- 
hoshaphat narrowly escapes, returns to 
Jerusalem, and is reproved for joining the 
ungodly, by Jehu, who shows him that it 
nothing but evil — achieves, ch, v, s, 
897. 1 Kings, xxii. 1—38. 2 Chron. 
xviii. 1—23. 

What king did Jehoshaphat visit 1 In what city 1 
What did Ahab persuade Jehoshaphat to do 1 W 7 hat to 
do at Ramoth Gilead 1 What happened to Ahab at Ra- 
moth-gilead ? Who had predicted this 1 What was he 1 
To whose prediction was Ahab's death contrary ? How 
was it with Jehoshaphat/? Did he return to Jerusalem'? 
When he arrived, what did Jehu do'? For what 1 
What did Jehu show him 1 Date ? 

193. Jehoshaphat endeavors to pro- 
mote religion among the people, sends Le- 
vites to teach them, and neglects no means 

-WHATEVER. WH, T. V, R, 896. 2 

Chron. xix. 

What did Jehoshaphat endeavor to promote'among 
the people 1 Whom did he send to teach them ? Date I 

1 94. Jehoshaphat, assailed by the Moab- 
ites, Ammonites, and others, proclaims a 



JEWISH REGAL PERIOD. 109 

solemn fast. The people observe it, and are 
delivered, as predicted by Jahaziel. Their 
enemies destroy each other. The Jews 
take abundance of spoil, and return to Je- 
rusalem rejoicing, and giving thanks to 
the Lord, the — achiever, ch, v, r, 896. 
2 Chron. xx. 1—30, 

By whom was Jehoshaphat assailed in a very alarm- 
ing manner 1 What did he proclaim! Did the people 
observe it 1 Who predicted on this occasion 1 What 
did he predict 1 Was his prediction fulfilled 1 What 
did the hostile Moabites, Ammonites and others do % 
What did the Israelites take ? How did they return to 
Jerusalem 1 What is the date 1 

195. Jehoshaphat, and the king of 

Edom assist king Jehorum of Israel, to 

recover the Moabites, who have revolted. 

The hosts are in want of water. The 

kings consult Elisha the prophet. Elisha, 

on Jehoshaphat 's account, foretells the 

event. Water appears in abundance. The 

defeat of the Moabites ensues, and the 

three kings in — it join, t, j, n, 895. 2 

Kings, iii. 4—27. 

Whom did Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom as- 
sist ? To do what 1 What were the hosts in want of! 
Whom did the kings consult % What did Elisha do 1 
On whose account % Did they obtain water ? Did they 
accomplish their object with regard to the Moabites 1 
Date ? 



110 JEWISH REGAL PERIOD. 

196. Jehoshaphat gives " great gifts of 
silver, and of gold, and of precious things, 
with fenced cities in Judah," to his young- 
er sons, but the kingdom he gives to Je- 
horam " because he is his first-born," and 
dies. Jehoram becomes sole king in Ju- 
dah, slays all his brethren, and, in vice, ap- 
pears EACH to OUTVIE. CH, T, V. 889. 

To whom did Jehoshaphat, at death, give'great gifts] 
To whom did he give the kingdom 1 Why ? Why is 
it said that Jehoram becomes sole king in Judah ? (See 
par. 190.) Whom did he slay ? What was his charac- 
ter 1 In what year did he begin to reign 1 Did Jehosh- 
aphat die in the same year ? 

LESSON TWENTY-SIXTH. 

197. The Edomites and inhabitants of 
Libnah revolt from Jehoram, struggle for 

freedom, and — it achieve, t, ch, v. 889. 
2 Kings, viii. 20—22. 2 Chron. xxi. 8—10. 

Who revolted from Jehoram % For what did they 
struggle 1 When ? 

198. Jehoram receives a letter which 
has been written some years by Elijah the 
prophet, to show him that punishment to 
sin must — attach, t, t, ch, 888. 2 
Chron. xxi. 12—15. 



JEWISH REGAL PERIOD. Ill 

What did Jehoram receive from Elijah 1 What was 
Elijah 1 Did the letter come directly from Elijah as 
soon as written 1 In what year was it received'? 

199. The Lord sends the Philistines 
and Arabians against Jehoram^ who "come 
up into Judah and break into it, and carry 
away all the substance that is found in the 
king's house, and his sons also," all but 
the youngest, u and his wives," on ac- 
count of his wickedness. This an import- 
ant lesson to all — teaches, t, ch, s, 887. 
2 Chron. xxi. 16—17. 

Whom did the Lord send against Jehoram 1 What 
did they carry away 1 Were all his sons taken 1 On 
what account was this done 1 What does this teach to 
every individual % Date 1 

200. Jehoram dies miserably, his son 
Jlhaziah is made king, but other distinc- 
tion, except for vice, does not attain, 
t, t, n, 885. 2 Kings, viii. 24—27. 2 
Chron. xxi. 18 — -20. xxii. 1 — 4. 

How did Jehoram die ? Who succeeded him? In 
what year did both these events happen 1 What was 
the character of Ahaziah 1 

201. Ahaziah goes with Jehoram, king 
of Israel, to war against Hazael of Syria, 
at Ramoth-gilead, where Jehoram is smit- 
ten and wounded. He afterwards goes to 

10* 



112 JEWISH REGAL PERIOD. 

see the wounded Jehoram, at Jezreel. Both 
are killed by Jehu, who is u executing 
judgment on the house of Ahab," the fa- 
ther of Jehoram, king of Israel, and as- 
piring to the regal — title, t, t, l, 884. 
2 Kings, viii. 28, 29. ix. 14—28. 2 
Chron. xxii. 5 — 9. 

Whither did Ahaziah go with Jehoram king of Isra- 
el 1 To do what 1 What happened to Jehoram 1 Whom 
did Ahaziah afterwards go to see? Where was he? 
What befel both of them at the time of this visit ? By 
whom 1 In what was Jehu engaged 1 Who was Ahab! 
To what was Jehu aspiring 1 What is the date 1 

202. Athaliah, mother of Ahaziah, see- 
ing that her son Ahaziah was dead, slays 
all the seed royal, except Joash, who is 
stolen and concealed with his nurse in the 
temple, by the sister of Ahaziah and wife 
of Jehoiada, the high priest. Athaliah 
usurps the throne, and reigns without — 
title, t, t, l, 884. 2 Kings, xi. 1 — 3. 
2 Chron. xxii. 10—12. 

Who was Athaliah 1 W T hen she saw that her son was 
dead, what did she do 1 Who saved Joash 1 Whose 
wife was she 1 What was he! How did she save Jo- 
ash ? What did Athaliah do when she had slain the 
seed royal ? In what year 1 

203. Jehoiada, the high priest, forms a 
party in favor of Joash, son of Ahaziah, 



JEWISH REGAL PERIOD. 113 

Joash is made king. The house, the al- 
tars, and images of Baal are broken down. 
Mattan, the priest of Baal, is slain before 
the altars, and Athaliah is of death made 

tO TASTE. T, S, T, 878, 

Who was Jehoiada 1 What did he form ? In whose 
favor 1 Whose son was he % What was done to Joash! 
What was broken down ? Who was Mattan 1 What 
became of him 1 Was Athaliah put to death 1 When 
did these events happen 1 

204. Joash repairs the temple under the 
superintendence of Jehoiada, and restores 
the regular service, in peaceful — times. 

t, m, s, 857. 

What celebrated building did Joash repair 1 Who 
superintended the work ? Who superintended the 
work I What did Joash restore ? Date 1 

205. Soon after the death of Jchoiada 7 
the princes of Judah make " obeisance to 
the king," who " hearkens to them ;" and 
they u leave the house of the Lord God of 
their fathers, and serve groves and idols? 1 
Zechariah, son of Jehoiada, reproves 
them, and now the people, commanded 
by Joash, his life are — taking, t, k, ng* 
840. 2 Chron. xxiv. 23—37. 



114 JEWISH REGAL PERIOD. 

What did the Jews leave soon after the death of Je- 
hoiada 1 What did they serve? Who reproved them 1 
What did Joash command the people to do % Was it 
done 1 When ? 

206. Judea is invaded by the Syrians. 
Great devastations are committed in Jeru- 
salem, and much spoil is taken. " The 
Syrians come with a small company of 
men, and the Lord delivers a very great 
host into their hands, because they have 
forsaken the Lord God of their Fathers ." 
This is the hand of the Lord, and Joash 
finds — it heavy, t, h, v, 839. 2 Kings, 
xii. 17—21. 2 Chron.xxiv. 23—27. 

By whom were the Jews punished for this wicked- 
ness ? Where did the Syrians commit great devasta- 
tions 1 W T hat was taken? Did the Syrians invade with 
a large army ? What then 1 What was delivered into 
their hands % By whom ? Why 1 Date ? 

207. Joash, full of diseases, is slain by 
his servants, and his son Amaziah be- 
comes king, who lets fall his vengeance 
on the murderers of his father, and they 
find — it heavy, t, h, v, 839. 2 Kings, 
xii. 20, 21. xiv. 1—6. 2 Chron. xv. 1 
—4. 

How did Joash die 1 Who was the next king of the 
Jews 1 Whom did he punish 1 In what year was Joash 
slain,and Amaziah made king \ 



JEWISH REGAL PERIOD. 1 15 



LESSON T WENT Y-S EV E N Til . 

208. Amaziah numbers and arranges 
his forces, and hires a hundred thousand 
men of Israel, whom he, advised by a 
prophet, soon after discards and is annoy- 
ed by them. He smites the Edomites, or 
children of Seir, brings 4C their gods, and 
sets them up to be his gods, and bows down 
himself before them, and burns incense 
unto them." For this he is reproved by a 
prophet whom he severely — chides, ch, 
d, s, 827. 2 Kings, xiv. 7. 2 Chron. xxv. 
5—13. 

What did Amaziah number and arrange 1 What did 
he hire 1 Did he retain them 1 Whom did he smite 1 
What did he bring from the children of Seir 1 What 
did he do with them 1 Who reproved him 1 Plow did 
he treat the prophet ? What is the date 1 

209. Amaziah sends a challenge to Jo- 
ash, king of Israel. Joash expostulates. 
Amaziah persists, and is smitten : — -all 
pride is — too dear. t. d, r, 826. 2 
Kings, xiv. 8 — 14. 2 Chron. xxv. 17-24. 

What did Amaziah send to Joash ? Did Joash im- 
mediately accept it ? How then 1 What did Amaziah 
do 1 What was the consequence * What is th@ date 1 



116 JEWISH REGAL PERIOD. 

210. A conspiracy is formed against 
Amaziah. He flees to Lachish, is pur- 
sued, and slain. The people make his son 
Azariah king;, who reigns studying the 
law of God, and — it obeying, t, b, ng, 
810. 2 Kings, xiv. 17—21. xv. 1—4. 2 
Chron. xxv. 25—28. xxvi. 1—15. 

What was formed against Amaziah *? What did he 
do ? What followed 1 What did the neople do when 
Amaziah was slain 1 In what year'? How did Azariah 
reign 1 

211. Azariah goes into the temple to 
burn incense. He is opposed by the priests 
and is wroth. For this transgression, he 
as a leper, till death — is to pine, s, p, n, 
765. 2 Kings, xv. 5. 2 Chron. xxvi. 16 
—21. 

Of what transgression was Azariah guilty 1 Who op- 
posed him? What did their opposition produce? Was 
he punished ? How ? When 1 

212. Azariah dies, and his son Jotham 
is made king, whose reign by blessings — 
is met. s, m, t, 2 Kings, xv. 7, 32 — 35. 
2 Chron. xxvi. 23. xxvii. 1 — 6. 

Who was made king when Azariah died 1 In what 
year did these happeu ? Was Jotham's reign a good 
one 1 



JEWISH REGAL PERIOD. 117 

213. Jotliam dies, and Ahaz his son 
reigns, who into shocking sins — is led. 
s, l, d. 742. 2 Kings, xv. 38. xvi. 1 — 
4. 2 Chron. xxvii. 9. xxviii. ] — 5. 

Who succeeded Jotham ? In what year did Jotham 
die, and Ahaz begin to reign 1 Was Ahaz a good or a 
wicked king 1 

214. Ahaz is besieged in Jerusalem by 
the confederated kings of Syria and Isra- 
el, who are notable to overcome him. Re- 
zin, however, recovers Elath from the 
Jews, and carries a great multitude into 
captivity. Isaiah, the prophet, tries to 
encourage Ahaz, and to direct bis attention 
to the Lord. But Ahaz is unmindful of 
the Lord. He sends messengers to Tig- 
lath-pilescr , king of Assyria, meanly solicits 
his assistance, and makes a present of the 
silver and gold which is found in the 
house of the Lord, and in the king's house. 
Tiglath-pileser takes Damascus from the 
Syrians, and kills Rezin, their king ; but 
upon the whole, he distresses Ahaz more 
than he assists him. Ahaz goes to Damas- 
cus to meet Tiglath-pileser, sends from 
that city, the pattern of an altar to Uri- 



118 JEWISH REOAL PERIOD. 

jah, the obsequious priest, to be imitated ; 
commits many sacrilegious acts in the 
temple, and sinks in the abominations of 
idolatry : he even by the gocls of his ene- 
mies — is led. s, l, d, 742. 

By whom was Ahaz besieged in Jerusalem 1 Did 
they prevail 1 What did Rezin recover 1 From whom 1 
What else did he do 1 What prophet visited Ahaz ? 
W^hat did he endeavor to do ? To whom did Ahaz 
Bend messengers ? What did he solicit 1 What did he 
do to induce the king of Assyria's assistance ? What 
did Tigiath-pileser do ? Was he of any real advantage 
to Ahaz 1 Whither did Ahaz go to meet the king of 
Assyria 1 What did he send from that city to Urijah 
the priest 1 For what purpose 1 What did Ahaz com- 
mit ? In what did he sink ? W 7 hat is the date % 

215. Ahaz, on account of his wickedness, 
is delivered into the power of Pekah, king 
of Israel, who slays a vast number of Jews 
in one day, and makes captives of a still 
greater number. Oded, a prophet of the 
Lord, goes to Samaria, and demands the 
freedom of the captives : in this instance, 
Israelis not — slow to obey, s, l, b, 741. 
2 Chron. xxviii. 6 — 15. 

Into whose power is Ahaz delivered ? On what ac- 
count ? W^hat did Pekah do to the Jews ? What pro- 
phet interfered'? Whither did he go 1 What did he de- 
mand ? Did he obtain it 1 What is the date 1 



JEWISH REGAL PERIOD. 119 

216. Ahaz dies, and Hezekiah, his son 3 
begins to reign, who to the people — is 
dear, s, d, r, 726. 2 Kings, xvi. 19 — 
20. xviii. 1-S. 2 Chron. xxviii. 26—27. 
xxix-xxi. 

Did Ahaz die, and Hezekiah begin to reign in the 
same year ? What year was it ? Was Hezekiah a good 
king, and beloved by the people, or the contrary 1 

217. Hezekiah opens and repairs the 
house of the Lord. Headdresses the priests 
and the Levites, has the temple thorough- 
ly cleansed and put into order, banishes 
the abominations of Ahaz, and restores 
the religion and law of the Lord, knowing 
this course to be better, and — safer, s, 
f, r, 726. 2 Kings, xviii. 4-5. 2 Chron. 
xxix. 3-36. xxxi. 

What did Hezekiah do to the house of the Lord ? 
Whom did he address ! What had be thoroughly 
cleansed and put in order ? What did he banish ? 
What did be restore 1 When 1 

218. Hezekiah proclaims a passover, 
sends posts with letters throughout Judah 
and Israel, and urgently invites all his 
brethren. A great congregation assembles 
at Jerusalem, the passover is kept with 
great gladness, and conviction of past er- 

11 



120 JEWISH REGAL PERIOD. 

ro r— is deep, s, d, p. 726. 2 Chron. xxx. 

What did Hezekiah proclaim 1 Whither did he 
send posts 1 With what ? To invite whom 1 W"here 
was the passover kept 1 How ? In what year 1 

219. Judah is invaded by Sennacherib, 
- king of Assyria. Hezekiah takes counsel 

with his princes, stops the waters of the 
fountains, fortifies Jerusalem, and provides 
weapons and shields in abundance, speaks 
comfortably to the people, and the help 
of the Lord directs — these to beg. s, b, 
g, 713. 2 Chron. xxxii. 1-8. 

By whom was Hezekiah 's kingdom invaded ? With 
whom did Hezekiah take counsel % What did he stop 1 
What did he do to Jerusalem 1 What did he provide * 
To whom did he speak comfortably ? What did he di- 
rect them to do ? Date 1 

220. Hezekiah is sick, is visited by 
Isaiah, the prophet, is restored, and has fif- 
teen years added to his life, as a sign of 
which the shadow goes back ten degrees, 
which convinces Hezekiah that his death 
is not at hand, but — is to be in age. s, 
b,g, 713. 2 Kings, xx. 1-19. 2 Chron. 
xxxii. 24. 

About the same time who was sick 1 By whom, in 
particular, was he visited in his sickness 1 Did Heze- 
kiah die, or recover'? What was added to his life 1 
What sign was given to convince him of this ? Date t 



JEWISH REGAL PERIOD. 121 



LESSON TWENTY-EIGHTH. 

221. Hezekiah receives ambassadors 
with letters and a present from Merodach- 
baladan, king of Babylon, who has heard 
of Hezekiah? s sickness, and sends to u in- 
quire of the wonder that was done in the 
land." Hezekiah is vain, and shews all 
his treasures to the Babylonian ambassa- 
dors. He, for this, is reproved by Isaiah, 
the prophet, who takes a prophetic view 
of the Babylonian captivity, and shews Hez- 
ekiah that his vanity with evil — is big. 
s, b, g, 713. 2 Kings, xx. 12 — 21. Isai- 
ah xxxix. 2 Chron, xxxii. 31. 

What did Hezekiah receive from Merodach-baladan % 
Who was Merodach-baladan 1 Of what had he heard 1 
About what did he send to inquire ! What was the 
wonder ? Was not Hezekiah vain on this occasion 1 
What did he do T Who reproved him for this \ How 
did the prophet Isaiah shew Hezekiah the evils of his 
vanity ? Date ? 

222. Hezekiah's kingdom is again in- 
vaded by Sennacherib, king of Assyria , who 
commits great devastations, and advances 
to Lachish. Hezekiah sends to Sennache- 
rib, at Lachish, who requires three hun- 



122 JEWISH KEGAL PERIOD. 

dred talents of silver, and thirty of gold. 
Hezekiah gives him all the silver, and 
much of the gold, that is found in the house 
of the Lord, and in the treasures of the 
king's house. Notwithstanding this, Sen- 
nacherib sends a large army from Lachish 
against Jerusalem. Hezekiah is sorely 
troubled, and sends to Isaiah. Isaiah 
foretells the destruction of the army. 
Hezekiah is comforted. He confides in 
the Lord, and is delivered ; but the Assy- 
rians are destroyed by an angel while 
boasting, and blasphemously asserting 
that no deliverer of the Jews — is in be- 
ing, s, b, ng, 710. 2 Kings, xviii. 17- 
37. xix. 2 Chron. xxxii. 1-23. Isaiah 
xxxvi. xxxvii. 

By whom is Hezekiah's kingdom again invaded * 
Did he do much injury 1 What did Hezekiah do when 
the Assyrians had advanced to Lachish ? What did 
Sennacherib require from Zedekiah 1 AVhat did Heze- 
kiah give him 1 What did Sennacherib do after this ? 
How did that effect Hezekiah 1 To wljpm did he 
send % What did Isaiah foretell ? In whom did Hez- 
ekiah confide ? What was the result ? What befel the 
Assyrians? What did they almost in the same hour, 
exukingly and blasphemously assert ? What is the 
date of this event ? 



JEWISH REGAL PERIOD, 123 

223. Hezekiah dies, and Manasseh his 
son begins his reign, whose sins for black- 
ness — are as jet. r, j, t, 69S. 2 Kings, 
xx. 21. xxi. 1-17. 2 Chron. xxxii. 33. 
xxxiii. 1-9. 

Who began to reign when Hezekiah died 1 In what 
year did these two events happen 1 Was Manasseh a 
righteous or a wicked king 1 

224. Manasseh is taken captive to Bab- 
ylon on account of his wickedness. He re- 
pents in his affliction, is restored to his 
kingdom, which he strengthens and purg- 
es from idolatry, and to eminence — rises. 
r, s, s,677. 2 Kings, xxi. 10-18. 2 Chron. 
xxxiii. 10-19 

What befel Manasseh on account of his wicked 
ness 1 What did he do in his affliction 1 Was he re- 
stored to his kingdom ? How did he act after his resto- 
ration 1 Date/? 

225. The Jews are exceedingly alarmed 
by the Assyrians, and they fervently cry 
to the Lord. Holofernes, the Assyrian 
chief captain, besieges Bethulia, and Ju- 
dith is his — ruiner. r, n, r. 656. Ju- 
dith iv.— xvi. 1-23. 

By what were the Jews suddenly alarmed ? What 
did they do 1 Who was Holofernes 1 What town did 
he besiege 1 Who killed him ? When • 

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124 JEWISH REGAL PERIOD. 

226. Manasseh dies and Amon his son 
becomes king, who is a slave to sin at 
an-— early age. r, l, g, 643. 2 Kings, 
xxi. 1S-22. 2 Chron. xxxiii. 20-23. 

Who succeeded Manasseh 1 Was he a virtuous or 
vicious prince 1 In what year did Manasseh die, and 
Anion begin to reign ? 

227. Amon is slain bv his servants. 
u The people of the land " slay his mur- 
derers, and make Josiah, his son, king, 
when only eight years of age, but he be- 
comes an ornament in his — place, p, l, 
c, 641. 2 Kings, xxi. 23-26. xxii. 1-2. 
2 Chron. xxiii. 24-25. xxxiv. 1-3. 

How did Amon die'? What did the people of the 
land do in consequence of Anion's death 1 Whom did 
they make king ? How old was Josiah ? Did he be- 
come a good king 1 In what year did these events 
happen I 

228. Josiah, in the eighteenth year of 
his reign, repairs the temple; in doing 
which, Hilkiah finds " a book of the law 
of the Lord, given by Moses" which he 
causes to be read to the king. The kino; 
is thereby incited to vigorous exertions for 
reformation. He assembles the elders, 
priests, Levites, and people in the house of 
the Lord, " reads in their ears all the words 



JEWISH REGAL PERIOD. 125 

of the bookf* and makes " a covenant he- 
fore the Lord" He destroys idolatry, reg- 
ulates the service of the temple u according 
to the writings of David, and the writings 
of Solomon his son" and keeps a great 
passover in Jerusalem, in all which the 
princes and the people join — readily. 
r, d,l, 624. 2 Kings, xxii. 3-20. xxiii. 
1-27. 2 Chron. xxxiv. 8-33, xxxv. 1 — 
19. 

What did Josiah do in the eighteenth year of his 
reign 1 In repairing the temple, what did Hilkiah find 1 
What did he do with it 1 To what did it incite the 
king ? Whom did the king assemble 1 Where 1 What 
did he read in this assembly 1 What did he make be- 
fore the Lord ? What did he destroy 1 What did he 
regulate ? According to whose writings did he regulate 
the services of the temple 1 What did he keep 1 
Where % Did the princes and people readily join Jo- 
siah in these efforts 1 What is the date ? 

229. Josiah imprudently assists the 
king of Assyria, against JVecho, of Egypt, 
and is killed in battle, in the valley of Me- 
giddo. " Jeremiah laments for Josiah, 
and all the singing men and singing wo- 
men speak of Josiah in their lamentations, 
and make them an ordinance in Israel " 
The people set Jehoahaz, his son, on the 



126 JEWISH REGAL PERIOD. 

throne ; but Necho takes him captive to 
Egypt, imposes a tribute on the kingdom, 
and makes J ehoiakim king, who is brother 
of Jehoahaz. These events happen in rap- 
id succession, all in the same — year 
b, ng, 610. 2 Kings, 
2 Chron. xxxv. 20-27. 



BEING. 


Y. 


, R, 


xxiii. 


29- 


-37. 


xxxvi. 


1- 


-5. 



What did Josiah do which was imprudent ? What 
was the consequence to Josiah ? Where 1 Was the 
death of Josiah much lamented 1 By whom particular- 
ly ? Whom did the people place on the throne instead 
of Josiah 1 Did he reign ? Who prevented 1 How 
did Necho prevent 1 What else did Necho do ^ Who 
was Jehoiakim ? How many years did these impor- 
tant events occupy ? What year was it 1 

230. Jeremiah and Urijah prophesy 
against Jerusalem, and the temple. Jeremi- 
ah is arraigned, and acquitted, and contin- 
ues to prophesy. Urijah flees into Egypt ; 
but Jehoiakim sends men for him, com- 
pels him to return, and sends him from — 
earth away. R, th, w, 609. Jeremi- 
ah xxvi. 

Who prophesied against Jerusalem, and the temple 1 
Which of them was arraigned and acquitted ? Did he 
continue to prophesy 1 What did Urijah do *? Did he 
remain there 1 Why 1 Was he acquitted, or put to 
death ? Date ? 



BABYLONIAN PERIOD. 127 

231. Nebuchadnezzar, king of Baby- 
lon, enters Jerusalem with an army, takes 
vessels from the temple, reduces Jehoiakim 
to a state of Babylonian servitude, takes 
" children, in whom is no blemish," to 
Babylon. This is the beginning of the 
BABYLONISH CAPTIVITY, long since 
and repeatedly foretold by prophets, and 
threatened by the Lord as a punishment for 
sin, and the Jews still — erring are. rr, 
ng, r, 606. 2 Kings, xxiv. 1. Daniel i. 

Who ended the subjection of the Jews to the king 
of Egypt ? What city of the Jews did he enter with 
an army 1 What did he take ? To what state did he 
reduce Jehoiakim and the Jews 1 What captives did 
he take to Babylon ? Of what was this the beginning ? 
Had the Jews any notice of this captivity 1 How ? 
As what*? Did the Jews repent and reform when the 
captivity began ? In what year before the birth of 
Christ did it begin 1 



PERIOD X. 

BABYLONIAN PERIOD. 

From the commencement of the Babylonian cap- 
tivity till its conclusion — 70 years. 

LESSON TWENTY-NINTH. 

132. In three years, Jehoiakim, and the 
Jews, against Nebuchadnezzar, in rebel- 



128 BABYLONIAN PERIOD. 

lion's — path go. p, th, g, 2 Kings, xxiv. i. 

Was Jehoiakim long faithful to Nebuchadnezzar 1 — 
How long ? What did he then do 1 In what year 1 

233. Daniel, a prophet of the Lord, and 
one of the first Jewish captives in Babylon, 
saves the lives of the wise men by discover- 
ing and interpreting Nebuchadnezzar's 
dream, and is made in honor's — path to 
go. p, th, g. 603. Dan. ii. 

Who was Daniel ? What did he save ? How 1 Was 
he rewarded for this 1 Date ? 

234. In consequence of Jehoiakim's re- 
bellion, Nebuchadnezzar comes with an 
army against Jerusalem. Jehoiakim is)/aZZ- 
ed, and succeeded by Jehoiachin, his son. — 
In about three months after, Nebuchad- 
nezzar re-enters Jerusalem ; plunders the 
temple, and the king's house ; and takes Je- 
hoiachin, his household, and all the rich 
and useful inhabitants of Jerusalem cap- 
tives to Babylon. He also sets Zedekiah 
on the throne, who continues the national 
rebellion against God, and adds — jnew woe 
to woe. n, w, w. 599. 2 Kings, xxiv. 2 
Chron. xxxvi. 6 — 12. Jeremiah, xxii. 18 
— 19. xxxvi. 30—31. 



BABYLONIAN PERIOD. 129 

What did Nebuchadnezzar do in consequence of Je- 
hoiakim's rebellion 1 What particular person was kill- 
ed ? Who succeeded him ? What did Nebuchadnezzar 
do in three months after? What did he do to the tem- 
ple'? What else did he plunder 1 Whom did he take 
into captivity? Did he appoint a king! Whom! — 
What is the date of these events 1 

235. Zeclekiah rebels. Nebuchadnezzar 
sends an army, which, after a long siege, 
takes Jerusalem. Nebuchadnezzar arrives, 
plunders and burns the tmple, the king's 
house, all the great men's houses, and other 
buildings ; breaks down the city walls ; his 
servants put out Zedekiah's eyes, slay his 
sons, and take him with others, to Baby- 
lon, and lays the city in ruins, permitted 
by the Lord that he the disobedient — 
may teach, m, t, ch. 588. 2 Kings, xxv. 
1—26. 2 Chron. xxxvi. 17—21. Jer. 
xxxix. 1 — 10. 

Was Zedekiah faithful to Nebuchadnezzar 1 What 
did Nebuchadnezzar do in consequence 1 Did his army- 
take it % What did his servants do to Zedekiah 1 What 
to his sons 1 What other person arrived at Jerusalem 
from Babylon ? What did he do to the temple ? What 
else did he plunder and burn % What did he do to the 
city walls % In what year ? 

236. Shadrach, Meshach and Abed- 
nego, three captive Hebrews or Jew r s, re- 
fuse to ivorship a golden image which Ne- 



130 BABYLONIAN PERIOD. 

buchaclnezzar the king has set up, in the 
province of Babylon. For this, they are 
cast into u a burning fiery furnace ," heated 
u seven times more than it was wont to be 
heated." The astonished king soon after 
sees them, and a fourth person, " walking 
in the midst of the fire." He calls them, and 
they come forth before the multitude, hav- 
ing received n*> hurt; they in the fire 
the Lord — meeting, m, r, ng. 580. Dan. 
iii. 

Who were Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego 1 — 
What did they refuse to do that was commanded by 
Nebuchadnezzar 1 Who had set up the image 1 — 
Where 1 Were they punished for refusing? How'? 
What did the king see soon after they were thrown into 
the furnace ? What did the king do ? Did the three 
men come out of the furnace 2 In what state 1 Who 
was with them in the fire ? Date 1 

237. Nebuchadnezzar, in accordance 
with his dream, as previously interpreted 
by Daniel, is bloated with pride, becomes 
distracted, and associates with the beasts of 
the field. At length his understanding re- 
turns, and he takes of himself and the 
Lord a — near view, n, r, v. 569. Dan. 
iv. 



BABYLONIAN PERIOD. 131 

With what was Nebuchadnezzar bloated ? What 
did his pride produce 1 With what did he associate ? 
Had any previous intimation of this calamity been 
given ? How % Who interpreted the dream ? Did 
the event agree with the interpretation ? Did Nebu- 
chadnezzar's understanding return ! Was he humbled ? 
In what year did his affliction begin ^ 

238. Jehoiachin is taken from his prison 
in Babylon, and treated with kindness, by 
Evil-merodach the king, when to captivi- 
ty — inured, n, r, d. 562. 2 Kings, xxv. 
27_30. Jeremiah, Hi. 31—34. 

Who was Jehoiachin 1 (See par. 234.) Till what year 
was he kept in prison at Babylon 1 Who liberated 
him 1 How did Evil-merodach afterwards treat him 1 

239. Belshazzar, king of Babylon, 
makes a great feast, profanes the vessels 
brought from the temple, and blasphemes. 
In the midst of his revelry, he is greatly 
troubled by a hand which he sees writing on 
the wall. He calls the magicians, to read 
the writing, but they are not able. He 
next calls Daniel, who reads it, and is pro- 
claimed the third ruler in the kingdom. Cy- 
rus takes Babylon for Darius ; the Baby- 
lonian empire is ended, and Belshazzar is 
slain the same — night, n, gh., t. 538. 

Dan. v. 

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132 BABYLONIAN rERlOD. 

What king of Babylon made a great feast ? What did 
he profane 1 Whom did he blaspheme 1 W T hat did he 
see which troubled him in the midst of his impious 
revelry 1 Whom did he call to read the writing ? 
Were they able I Whom did he call next 1 Did he read 
it 1 Was he rewarded ? How 1 What else happened the 
same night 1 In what year? 

240. Darius takes Daniel into Media, 
and u prefers him above the presidents and 
princes, because an excellent spirit is in 
him." This excites their envy. They con- 
spire against him, and procure his con- 
finement among lions in their den, confident 
of his destruction. But God was with 
Daniel, and preserved him. In the morn- 
ing, king Darius hastens to the den, finds 
him alive, and Daniel is taken out unhurt, 
though he had been confined a whole — 
night, n, gh, t. 538. Dan. A'i. 

Whither did Darius take Daniel ? What did he do 
for him there 1 Why ? Whose envy did this preference 
excite ? What did the presidents and princes do against 
him ? What did they procure 1 Of what were they 
confident ? Was it accomplished ? Who was with 
Daniel 1 Who hastened to the den the next morning ? 
Did he find Daniel alive 2 . Was Daniel then taken out 
of the den ? In what state 1 What is the date 7 . 

241. Cyrus, in possession of the whole 
eastern empire, issues a proclamation as 
foretold by the prophets, which CON- 



PERSIAN PERIOD. 133 

CLUDES the Babylonian captivity of 
the Jews, and a great number immediately 
return with Zerubbabel to Jerusalem 
with — new hope, n, h, p. 531. Isaiah, 
xliv. 28. xlv. Ezra, i — -iii- Nehemiah, 
v ii. 5—73. xii. 1—26. 

What did Cyrus do in favor of the Jews 1 Was this 
foretold 1 By whom ? Of what was Cyrus then in pos- 
session? Did any of the Jews immediately return to 
Jerusalem, in consequence of this proclamation ? With 
whom ? In what year 2 . 



PERIOD XI. 

PERSIAN PERIOD. 

From the conclusion of the Babylonian captivity, till 
Alexander* s arrival in Jerusalem — 204 years, 

LESSON THIRTIETH. 

242. The returned Jews assemble in 
Jerusalem, iQ build the altar of the God oj 
Israel," resume the burnt-offerings, and 
keep thefeast of tabernacles, animated with 
— new hope, n, h, p. 536. Ezra, iii, 1-7. 

W'here did the Jews, who had returned from the cap- 
tivity, assemble' What did they build ? What did they 
resume 1 What feast did they keep 1 What 1§ the date ' 



134 PERSIAN PERIOD. 

243. The Jews lay the foundation of 
their second temple, amid rejoicing and 
mourning. " Many of the priests and Le- 
vites, and chief of the fathers who were 
ancient men, that had seen the first house," 
" wept with a loud voice ;" others " shouted 
aloud for joy :" their feelings — imagine. 
m, g, n. 535. Ezra iii. 8 — 18. 

Did the Jews who returned to Jerusalem build anoth- 
er temple ? What effects were produced on the people, 
when the foundation was laid ? In what year before 
the birth of Christ was the foundation of the second 
temple laid ? 

244. The enemies of the Jews endeavor 
to stop the building of the temple, and per- 
severe in their efforts till Artaxerxes is on 
the throne of Persia, with whom they 
succeed, when the temple is up — midway, 
m, d, w. 529. Ezra iv. 

What did the enemies of the Jews do 1 Did they 
finally succeed ? In what year 1 What king was then 
on the throne of Persia 1 

245. The prophets, Haggaiand Zacha- 
riah, prophesy to the Jews in Jerusalem 
and Judea, and induce them to resume the 
building of the temple. They are again op- 
posed by their neighboring enemies, who 



PERSIAN PERIOD. 135 

write to Darius Hystaspes* the king, to 
induce him to stop their progress. The 
decree of Cyrus is found. Darius confirms 
it, and the Jews proceed with — new faith. 
n, f, th. 520. xvi. 1 — 15. Haggai i. ii. 
and the former part of the book of Zach- 
ariah. 

Did the Jews ever resume the work ? By whom 
were they induced 1 Did they meet with any farther 
opposition 1 From whom ? To whom did their ene- 
mies write 1 What was their object 1 Did they succeed ? 
What was found ? What did Darius do ? In what year ? 

246. Ahasuerus makes a great feast at 
Shushan, in the course of which he is of- 
fended by Vashti, his queen. He discards 
her, and makes Esther queen, agreeably to 
a law which he and his company — enact. 
n, c, t. 518. Esther i. ii. 

What did Ahasuerus make at Shushan ? Who was 
Vashti ? What did she do in the course of the feast 1 
D ; d he resent her affront ? How ? Was this done with 
the approbation of his festive company 1 Date % 

347. In the sixth year of Darius, or 
Ahasuerus, the second temple of the Jews 
is finished, and the people, to keep the 
dedication and the passover, to — zion 
come, z, n, c, m. 515. Ezra, vi. 15 — 22. 

*This Darius is frequently called Ahasuerus. 

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136 PERSIAN PERIOD. 

In whose reign was the second temple finished ? In 
what year of his reign ? Of what country was he king ? 
For what purposes did the people assemble at Zion, or 
Jerusalem when the temple was finished ? What is the 
date ? 

248. Mordecai, a Jew who had been 
brought from Jerusalem among the cap- 
tives, and was kinsman to queen Esther, 
whom he had brought up subsequently to 
the death of her parents, refuses to reve- 
rence Human, the king's favorite. Haman 
seeks to be avenged, and obtains permission 
from the king to exterminate the Jews. 
Mordecai communicates this to Esther. 
Esther directs the Jews to fast and pray for 
her, and risks her life to save her brethren 
and countrymen. She presents herself, un- 
called, before the king, and is favorably 
received. She invites the king and Haman 
to a banquet. At the banquet, Esther ex- 
poses Hainan's villainy to the king, who or- 
ders Hainan to be hanged, promotes Mor- 
decai, and reverses the commission. Mor- 
decai and Esther, in memory of this de- 
liverance, ordain the feast Purim, at which 
the Jews — xMix with joy. m, x, j. 509. 
Esther iii — ix. 



PERSIAN PERIOD. 137 

Who was Mordecai *, What did he refuse to do 1 
What was Haman 1 Was Haman offended with the 
conduct of Mordecai ] What did he obtain from the 
king 1 To whom did Mordecai communicate this ? 
What did Esther direct the Jews to do 1 What did she 
do herself ? How ? How was she received by the 
king ? To what did she invite him 1 What other person 
did she invite 1 What did Esther do at the banquet ? 
What did the king order! W 7 hom did he promote ? 
What else did he do in favor of the Jews'? What did 
Mordecai and Esther do to perpetuate the memory of 
this great deliverance ? What is the date! 

249. Ezra receives a commission from 
Artaxerxes, king of Persia, to go to Jeru- 
salem, to regulate and settle his brethren, 
the Jews* tc Some of the children of Is- 
rael, and of the priests, and the Levites, 
and the singers, the porters, and the neth- 
inims," go with him. He finds his breth 
ren in great disorder, and compels them to 
put away their u strange wives." For 
guidance and support, on the Lord Ezra 
— leans, l, n, s, 457. Ezra, vii — x. 

From whom did Ezra receive a commission ? A 
commission to do what ! Did any of the Jews then 
remaining in Babylon go with him 1 In what state did 
he find his brethren 1 What did he compel them to do ? 
On whom did Ezra depend for guidance and support ? 
In what year did Ezra go to Jerusalem 1 

250. Nehemiah laments the wretched 
condition of Jerusalem, and obtains a com- 

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138 PERSIAN PERIOD. 

mission from king Art axerxes, to go thith- 
er and rebuild it. He arrives and propo- 
ses to " build up the walls of Jerusalem ." 
The building commences, is ridiculed and 
opposed by Sanballat of Samaria, and oth- 
ers, and proceeds with extreme difficulty , 
till finished. Nehemiah corrects evils 
arising from mortgages, acts justly and 
generously towards Ms brethren, and, with 
respect to Artaxerxes, notwithstanding 
the accusations of his enemies, acquits 
himself — loyally, l, l, l, 444. Nehe- 
miah, i — vii. 1 — 4. 

Who at Shushan lamented the wretched condition of 
Jerusalem ? What did he obtain from the king 1 What 
king! Did he go 1 When he arrived, what did he pro- 
pose to build up ? How was their work treated by 
Sanballat and others 1 Of what country was Sanballat ? 
How did the work proceed ? Did they finish the wall ? 
What evil which existed among the Jew r s s did Nehe- 
miah correct 1 How did he act towards his brethren ? 
How with respect to Artaxerxes 1 In what year did 
Nehemiah go to Jerusalem and rebuild its walls 1 

251.. Nehemiah and Ezra exert them- 
selves to promote repentance and reforma- 
tion. The a book of the law of Moses, 
which the Lord had commanded to Is- 
rael," is read and explained to the people ; 



PERSIAN PERIOD. 139 

the feast of tabernacles is celebrated; a day 
of fasting and humiliation is observed ; and 
a solemn covenant with God is entered in- 
to, written, and sealed, and various regula- 
tions are made ; also the city wall is dedi- 
cated, in all which Nehemiah acts — loy- 
ally, l, l, l 5 444. Neh. viii — xi. 1 — 2. 
xii. 27—47. 

What did Nehemiah and Ezra endeavor to promote ? 
What was read and explained to the people ? What 
was celebrated ? What else was observed ? What was 
entered into, written, and sealed ? With whom 1 What 
was dedicated 7 . In what year 1 

252. Nehemiah goes back to the king 
at Shush an, and remains " certain days ; n 
then returns to Jerusalem, finds the temple 

profaned, religion neglected, and many 
abuses prevailing, and is zealous for the — 
law of god. l, g, d, 432. Neh. xiii. 

Did Nehemiah ever go back to the king ? And af- 
terwards return to Jerusalem 1 In what } 7 ear did he go 
from Jerusalem to the king 1 In what state did he find 
Jerusalem when he returned 1 

253. About this time the Old Testa- 
ment history ceases, and Malachi, the last 
of the prophets T — life too. l, f, t, 42S. 
Eusebius. 



140 PERSIAN PERIOD. 

Till about what year is the Old Testament history 
continued ? Which of the prophets died about that 
time I Who was the last of the prophets ? 

254. ALEXANDER, THE GRECIAN, 
APPROACHES JERUSALEM to be- 
siege it. Jaddus, the high priest, who has 
already refused to abandon the Persians , 
and to assist the Grecians, is greatly alarm- 
ed. His prudent management, however, 
prevents mischief and procures favours. — 
He applies a prophecy of Daniel to Alex- 
ander, and, dressed in his robes of purple 
and scarlet, with his mitre on his head, 
the priests in fine linen, and the multitude 
in white garments, they into the city Alex- 
ander GO tO GUIDE. G, G, D, 332. JOS. 

Ant. b. xi. c. 8. 

What noted warrior approached Jerusalem 1 For 
what purpose 1 Who was high priest at the time ? 
What had he already refused to do ? How was he af- 
fected when he knew that Alexander was coming to 
besiege Jerusalem ? What did he by prudent manage- 
ment accomplish ? What did he, at the head of the 
priests, nobles, and other inhabitants of Jerusalem, do 
to conciliate Alexander 1 How was the high priest 
dressed ? How were the other priests dressed T When 
they were come into the city, what did Jaddus a pply 
to Alexander 1 What is the date 1 



.MACEDONIAN Oil SYRIAN PERIOD. 141 

PERIOD XII. 

MACEDONIAN OR SYRIAN PERIOD. 

From Alexander" s arrival at Jerusalem till Antiochu* 
Epiphanes decrees conformity or death — 165 years, 

LESSON THIRTY-FIRST. 

255. A temple is erected on Mount Ge- 
rizim, which, with the priesthood, has 
been long promised to Manasses, brother 
of the Jewish high priest, by Sanballat, gov- 
ernor of Samaria, his father in-law. Ma- 
nasses was driven from Jerusalem by Ne- 
hemiah, for refusing to put away his 
strange wife. He repaired to Sanballat, 
and was followed by many Jews in a sim- 
ilar predicament, before the erection of 
the temple ; and now all who are, by any 
means, entangled or endangered in Jeru- 
salem, in Samaria — go to hide, g, h, d, 
332. Neh. xiii. 28. Josephus' Antiquities, 
b. xi. c. 7, 8. 

Who was Manasses 1 What did he refuse to do t 
W^at was the consequence 1 By whom % Who was his 
w ife's father 1 What did he promise to build 1 Where ? 
What else did he promise his son-in-law, Man asses \ 
What sort of characters followed Manasses to Sama- 
ria and settled there 1 About what year was the build- 
ing of the temple on Mount Gerizim begun % 

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142 MACEDONIAN OR SYRIAN PERIOD. 

256. Jerusalem is entered on a Sabbath 
by Ptolemy Soter, king of Egypt, who pro- 
fesses to be friendly, and to come to sacri- 
fice. He makes himself master of the city, 
and sends many of the Jews into Egypt, 
as captives, remonstrance not — heeding, 
h, d, ng, 320. Jos. Ant. b. xii. c. 1. 

Who deceitfully entered Jerusalem on a Sabbath ? 
What did he profess ? When in the city what did he 
do ? What did he do with many of the Jews ? In what 
year was this ? 

257. All the Jewish slaves or captives 
in Egypt, are set free by Ptolemy Philadel- 
phia, who also sends valuable presents to 
the temple, and procures seventy-two el- 
ders to translate the Jewish Scriptures from 
the Hebrew language into the Greek. This 
translation (the septuagint), made for the 
Alexandrian library, greatly — aids us. 
d, s, s, 277. Jos. Ant. b. xii. c. 2. 

What change took place in the condition of the Jew- 
ish captives and slaves in Egypt ? By whom ? What 
did Ptolemy Philadelphus send to the temple ? What 
did he procure ? For what purpose ? Was the transla- 
tion accomplished ? Is it still extant ? What is it call- 
ed ? In what year was it made ? 

258. Simon, the governor of the temple^ 
treacherously informs the governor of 
Celo Syria, and this governor informs Se- 



MACEDONIAN OR SYRIAN PERIOD. 143 

leucus, king of Syria, of the great treasure 
in the temple. Seleucus sends his treas- 
urer for it. The treasurer returns to the 
king unable to take it, which, he main- 
tains, supernatural interference alone — 
causes, c, s, s, 177. Jos. Ant. b. xii. 

Of what treachery was Simon, the governor of the 
temple, guilty? Whom did Simon inform ? Whom did 
the governor inform ? What did Seleucus do? Did his 
treasurer take it ? What did he declare prevented him 
from taking it ? Date ? 

259. The high priest's brother Jason, 
bribes Antiochus Epiphanes, king of Syr- 
ia, and obtains the priesthood, which is 
now under the control of heathens and 
icicked men. and the best bidder mav — 
but and sin. b, s, n, 175. 2 Maccabees, 
iv. 7—17. 

Whose brother was Jason ? Whom did he bribe ? 
What was his object ? Did he obtain it ? What sort of 
men had the control of the Jewish priesthood at the 
time we are now speaking of? In what year did Jason 
thus obtain the priesthood ? 

260. Jason sends Menelaus, brother of 
Simon, to Antiochus Epiphanes with 
money. Menelaus delivers it, and, at the 
same time, offers a greater price for the 
priesthood than that paid by Jason. He 
obtains it ; is unjust and tyrannical : 



144 MACEDONIAN OR SYRIAN PERIOD, 

and is reproved by Quiets, whom he 
causes to be mur. Andronicus, the 

murderer, is L ] i<\:-;iortJ and slain^ and not 
a word for Menelaus can — be said, B, s, 
p. 17 J. B Mae. iv. 83—58, 

Whom did Jason, the high hits 

w .; m I • her •• as NLi q< I ms ? What 
With what did Jason send M 

". 

i \: : 1 low did M« i 
himself in the pri< B? whom was lie reproi 

AM:: 1 .! G '■ ■ W 

us : What is 

Col. Jerusalem is taken and plunder 
and many of the inhabitants slaugkU 
by ./. \ant$ z who for some 

time has the Jews been — ABUSING, b, s, 
NG, HO. 1 Mae. i. 80, 2 Mae. v. 

What did Antiochna salem : What to ma- 

fthe in:, d hia return from 

then went to Antioch ; in wh was 

862. Jerusalem is again taken by *lnti- 
Ochu$) who seizes every thing of value in 
ami city, massacres many of the 
inhabitants sends others into 
builds a citadel in the city, places an idol 
on the altar of tlw I, and sacrifices 

At the same time, the DEGREE 
o( ANTIOCHUS EPIPHANES peremp- 



MACCABEAN TERIOD. 145 

torily requires that all shall conform to the 
Grecian religion, or die. Many of the Jews 
refuse to submit, and Judea is filled with 
tortures and — cries, c, r, s, 167. 1 
Mac. i. 41 — 64. 2 Mac. vii. viii. 

Did Antiochus take Jerusalem the second time ? 
What did he seize ? How did he treat the inhabitants ? 
What did he build in the city ? What was his impious 
'.net at the altar of the Lord ? What did he decree? 
Did all the Jews submit to this decree ? "What was the 
c onsequence ? In what year did these events happen ? 



PERIOD XIII. 

MACCABEAN PERIOD. 

From the decree of Antiochus till the birth of Christ — 
163 years. 

LESSON THIRTY-SECOND. 

263. Mattathias, a priest dwelling at 
•Mod in, is requfred to sacrifice in obedi- 
ence to Antiochus. He and his sons re- 
fuse, and slay a Jew who obeys the requisi- 
tion^ Apelles the king's general who en- 
forces it, and some of the soldiers; they 
also throw down the idol-altar, request 
those who are zealous for the laws of 



146 MACCABEAN PERIOD. 

their country, and the worship of God, 
to follow them, and flee into the desert. 
Many of the Jews follow them. The 
enemy assails them in their caves in the de- 
sert, and many of them die in preference 
to defending themselves on the sabbath. 
Mattathias overcomes this superstition, 
and exhorts his increasing followers to 
be valiant for their nation, and to hold on 
their — course, c, r, s, 167. 1 Mac. ii. 
1—48. 

Who was Mattathias ? What did he and his sons do •* 
What did they do to a Jew who obeyed the requisi- 
tion ? Did they slay any other person? What was 
Apelles ? Were there any other lives lost on the occa- 
sion ? What did they do to the idol-altar ? What did 
they request ? Whither did they then flee ? Did many 
of the Jews follow Mattathias and his sons into the de- 
sert ? Were they suffered to remain there in quiet ? 
How then ? What did they refuse to do ? Did they suf- 
fer themselves to be killed without resistance ? Did 
Mattathias approve of such conduct ? What did he do ? 
Did his followers increase ? To HJiat did he exhort 
them ? What is the date ? 

264. Mattathias dies, and Judas Macca- 
bees, his son, takes his place, who haras- 
ses the enemy, meets Nicanor at the head 
of his forces, gives him battle, and stops 
his — career, c, r, r, 166. 2 Mac viii. 
1 Mac. ii. 49—70. iii. 1—10. 



MACCABEAN PERIOD. 147 

When Mattathias died, who took his place ? Whom 
did he harass ? Who, at the head of his forces, came 
against Judas ? Did Judas give him battle ? Which 
was victorious ? Date ? Did Mattathias die in the same 
year ? 

265. Judas defeats an army of the Sa- 
maritans, which he meets coming against 
him, kills Apollonius, the general, and 
plunders their camp. Seron also, the gen- 
eral of the Celo Syrian army, encamps at 
Bethoron against Judas, who meets him. 
Judas encourages his men, who are fast- 
ing, and inferior in number, to rely on 
the Lord, and to imitate the valor of their 
forefathers. The battle ensues, Seron's 

army is routed, and an end put to Seron's 
— career, c, R, r, 166. 1 Mac. iii. 13 
—26. 

What army came next against Judas ? Who was 
the general ? Did Judas endeavor to avoid this army ? 
What then ? Did a battle take place ? Which army 
was defeated? W 7 as either of the generals killed? 
What was plundered ? Who was Seron ? Where did 
he encamp soon after the defeat of Apollonius ? Was 
he come out against Judas ? What did Judas do ? Were 
Judas' men equal in number to those of the enemy ? 
On whom did Judas encourage his men to rely ? What 
to imitate ? W T as there a battle ? Which army was 
routed ? One of the generals was killed — which was 
he? 

266. The success of Judas enrages 
dntiochus, but that king having to go into 



148 MACCABEAN TERIOD. 

Persia, is unable to attack Judas in per- 
son. He therefore charges Lysias, whom 
he appoints to govern during his absence, 
to " conquer Judea, take its inhabitants 
for slaves, utterly destroy Jerusalem, and 
abolish the whole nation." Lysias sends a 
large army into Judea, which encamps 
near Emmaus, commanded by Dory- 
menes, Nicanor, and Gorgias. From 
this army Gorgias is sent with a strong 
detachment to fall upon Judas in the night. 
Judas makes a titnelv discovery of this, 
and marches to the main army and vigor- 
ously attacks it while the forces are di- 
vided, and no enemy expected. Thousands 
are killed, the rest flee, and the army is 
completely routed. Gorgias and his de- 
tachment return, find the army dispers- 
ed, the camp burned, and Judas with his 
men, waiting for them. They immediate- 
ly flee without fighting. Judas and his 
men take much spoil ; gold, silver, and — 

corn, c, r, n, 1G5. 1 Mac. iii. 27 — 60. 
i v . i_25. 

What effect had the success of Judas en Antiochus? 
Did he attack Judas in person ? What hindered ? Whom 



MACCABEAN TERIOD. 149 

did he appoint to govern during his absence ? What 
did he charge him to do ? Did Lysias attempt the ac- 
complishment of this ? What steps did he take ? Where 
did it encamp? By whom was it commanded ? Who 
was sent with a detachment from this army ? What 
to do ? Did he accomplish this ? What hindered ? 
When Judas knew that Gorgias was coming to sur- 
prise him, what did he do ? W r as he successful ? When 
the disappointed Gorgias and his detachment returned, 
in what state did they find the army ? How did they 
find the camp ? What else did they find ? What did 
they do ? What did Judas and his men take ? What 'is 
the date ? 

267. Judas assembles the people, attri- 
butes the success of their exertions for 
freedom to the Lord, and proposes their 
going to Jerusalem to purify the temple, 
and to offer the appointed sacrifices. They 
are shocked and grieved on their arrival, 
by finding the temple deserted, plants 
growing spontaneously within its area, 
and the gates burnt. Judas gives direc- 
tions, has every nuisance removed, and the 
temple thoroughly cleansed. He also re- 
pairs it, brings in new vessels, and restores 
the sacrifices when they had been suspend- 
ed exactly three years by the tyranny of 
Antiochus Epiphanes, of all enemies to the 
Jews the most — cruel, c, r, l, 164. 1 
Mac. iv. 25—61. 2 Mac. x. 1—9, 
14 



150 MACCABEAN PERIOD. 

To whom, in an assembly of the people, did Judas 
attribute their success ? Whitherjdid he propose to go ? 
For what purpose ? Did the people accede to his pro- 
posal? On their arrival at Jerusalem, by what were 
they shocked and grieved? What did Judas cause to 
be done to the temple ? What did he restore ? How 
long had they been suspended ? What had suspended 
them ? What was he to the Jews ? In what year were 
the sacrifices restored and the temple dedicated anew ? 

268. Antiochns Epiphanes is sick unto 
death, in consequence of meeting with dis- 
appointments in Persia, (see par. 266) and 
hearing of the defeats of his armies by 
Judas. His last words told his friends 
that his calamity was sent upon him for 
the miseries he had brought upon the Jews, 
and his contempt of their God. He finds 
that death is no respecter of kings, and 
that in his last hour it is of no use to — 

BE ROYAL. B, R, L, 164. 1 MaC. V*l. 1 

17. 2 Mac. ix. 

Who is mentioned as sick unto death ? What occa- 
sioned his sickness ? What reason for his calamity did 
he assign to his friends just before he died ? Wiiat did 
he find death not to be ? What did he find wau of no 
use in his last hour ? In what year did he die ? 

LESSON THIRTY-THIRD. 

269. Judas besieges the citadel built by 
JLntiochus Epiphanes (see par. 262), near 
the temple, the garrison of which is a 






MACCABEAN PERIOD. 151 

great annoyance to the temple and the ser-, 
vices. Antiochus Eupator, king of Syria 
marches with a numerous army, com- 
manded by Lysias, to relieve the citadel. 
Judas hears of their coming, and meets 
them. A battle commences and many of 
the enemy are slain. Judas, however, 
overpowered by numbers, retires to Jeru- 
salem, and fortifies himself in the temple. 
Antiochus Eupator and Lysias follow, 
and besiege the temple. The siege con- 
tinues long, and Judas is reduced to great 
extremities through want of provisions, and 
consequent desertions. At length, Antio- 
chus and Lysias, anxious to return to 
their own country, it being in great dan- 
ger, send offers of peace, and permission 
to live according to the laws of their fa- 
thers, to Judas and those who were with 
him. They also give security for the due 
performance of their promises, by the 
most solemn oaths, and thus gain admis- 
sion into the temple. They break their 
promises, and violate their oaths ! They 
throw down the walls, take the high priest, 
whom they afterwards s lay, and give the 



152 MACCABEAN PERIOD. 

priesthood to Alcimus. But this perfidi- 
ous abuse of Judah's confidence does not 
diminish his— courage, c, r, g, 163. 1 
Mac. vi. 48—63. 2Mac.xiii. 

What did Judas do in Jerusalem ? By whom was that 
citadel built ? Near to what was it situated ? What be- 
longing to that citadel, was a great annoj^ance to the 
services in the temple ? What did Antiochus Eupator, 
tho son and successor of Antiochus Epiphanes, do, 
when he heard that Judas was besieging the citadel ? 
Who commanded his army ? What did Judas do when 
he knew that this army was coming to oppose him ? 
Was there a battle? What was the result? What did 
Judas do immediately after ? Why ? Where in Jerusa- 
lem did he fortify himself and his men ? Did Antiochus 
Eupator and Lysias follow him to Jerusalem ? What 
did they besiege ? To what did the length of the siege 
reduce Judas ? How 1 What did Antiochus and Lysias, 
at length, send to Judas 1 What security did they give 
for the performance of their promises 1 Did they gain 
admission in consequence 1 Did they fulfil their 
promises and oaths 1 What did they throw down % 
Whom did they take as captive 1 What was afterwards 
done with him 1 To whom was the priesthood given 1 
Did this perfidious conduct discourage Judah 1 What 
is the date of these events 1 

270. Demetrius Soter, the son of Seleu- 
cus, becomes king of Syria, and slays An- 
tiochus Eupator and Lysias. Many un- 
principled Jews, enemies to Judas, 
amongst whom is Alcimus, the high priest, 
accuse the whole Jewish nation, particu- 
larly Judas and his party, to Demetrius 
Soter. Demetrius sends Bacchides with 






MACCABEAN PERIOD. 163 

an army, charging him to slay Judas, and 
those ivho are with. him. Bacchides endeav- 
ors to accomplish this by treachery. Judas 
suspects him, and keeps on his guard; but 
some of the people are ensnared and slain. 
After doing all the injury in his power to 
Judas and those who are friendly to him, 
and commanding the people to submit to 
Alcimus, he returns to Demetrius, leaving 
part of his army in the country to enforce 
their obedience. Alcimus, not satisfied, in- 
gratiates himself with the people, and raises 
an army against Judas, but finds he is un- 
able to contend ivith him. He, therefore, 
has recourse again to Demetrius, who sends 
Nicanor with an army. Nicanor attempts 
to take Judas by treacherous means, but 
fails. A battle ensues, Judas is victorious, 
and Nicanor flees to the citadel at Jerusa- 
lem. Soon after Nicanor leaves Jerusa- 
lem with dreadful denunciations, and, 
joined by another army from Syria, en- 
camps at Bethoron. Judas encamps not 
far distant, with only one ninth of Nica- 
nor's number of men. A very severe battle 
14t 



154 MACCABEAN PERIOD. 

takes place. Judas is again victorious. 
Nicanor is slain, and his soldiers flee. Ju- 
das pursues, and takes such measures as 
prevent their escape. His victory is com- 
plete, and on the efforts of his enemies is 
for a short time a — curb, c, r, b. 161. 
1 Mac. vii. 5 — 50. 2 Mac. xiv. xv. 

Who was Demetrius Soter 1 What did he become ? 
What became of Antiochus Eupator 1 Who else did he 
slay 1 Who accused the Jewish nation, particularly 
Judas and his party, to Demetrius Soter ? What did 
Demetrius Sotei do 1 What did he charge Bacchides 
to do 1 How did Bacchides endeavor to accomplish 
this object ? How was his plan frustrated 1 How was 
it with some of the people who were less careful? 
What did Bacchides do whilst he remained 1 What 
did he command the people to do 1 What did he then 
do 1 What did he leave in the country 1 Did these 
things satisfy Alcimus ? What did he do ! What did 
he find himself unable to do ? To whom had he re- 
course 1 What did Demetrius do ? What did Nicanor 
attempt to do 1 Did he succeed ? What ensued 1 Who 
was victorious ? Whither did Nicanor flee * Where 
did Nicanor next encamp 1 Did Judas fall in with him 
there 1 What proportion in point of number did the 
two armies bear to each other 1 Did they fight 1 Which 
was successful ? What happened to Nicanor ? Was 
his victory complete ? Was it so decisive as to restrain 
the efforts of his enemies ? When did these events 
happen 1 

271. The Jews and the Romans en- 
gage, as allies, with each other to — be in 
peace, b, p, c, 161. 1 Mac. viii 



MACCABEAN" PERIOD. 155 

With whom did Judas, for the Jews, form an alli- 
ance ? When 1 

272. Demetrius sends Bacchides into Ju- 
dea with a more powerful army . Bacchi- 
des, after doing considerable mischief, 
leads his army against Judas. The for- 
mer has twenty thousand footmen, and two 
thousand horsemen, and the latter only three 
thousand soldiers. The soldiers of Judas, 
on seeing the overwhelming host of Bac- 
chides, are dispirited, and desert till only 
eight hundred remain with Judas. This lit- 
tle band of heroes, willing to die in de- 
fence of their righteous cause, disdain to 
flee. The battle is long and severe. At 
length Judas' men are surrounded and over- 
powered by multitudes. Still they contin- 
ue to fight. Ultimately Judas is killed, 
his men disperse, having no leader, and 
endeavor to escape. Judas is succeeded 
by his brother Jonathan, whom the Jewish 
patriots with — care obey, c, r, b, 161. 
1 Mac. ix. 55-73. 

Was the respite from fighting procured by the death 
of Nicanor and the defeat of his arm) 7 , of long contin- 
i&ancel How did it terminated Did Bacchides lead 

15 



156 MACCAEEAN PERIOD. 

his arm}' against Judas 1 Of what did it consist 1 How 
many soldiers had Judas ? To what number were they 
reduced ? How ? Did they give battle to so large a 
number ? What was the character of the battle 1 Un- 
der w at circumstances were Judas and his men at 
length placed I Did they continue to fight ? What 
ultimately happened ? W ho became the leader of the 
Jewish patriots when Judas was killed ? What is the 
date 1 



LESSON THIRTY-FOURTH. 

273. Jonathan, encamped among the 
lakes of Jordan, hears that Bacchides, 
having failed in his treacherous attempts 
on his life, is approaching with an army to 
give him battle. He sends his brother John 
with the baggage to their friends, the Na- 
batean Arabs, for safety. John and his 
companions are plundered and slain by the 
sons of Ambri, who are in ambush on the 
road. Bacchides attacks Jonathan on the 
sabbath, is repulsed with serious loss, and 
returns to Jerusalem. Jonathan attacks, 
slays, and plunders the sons of Ambri and 
their company, about four hundred, who 
are celebrating a marriage with great 
splendor. He then returns to the lakes, 
where he remains for some time, watch- 



MA.CCABKAN PERIOD. 157 

ing for an opportunity to serve his op- 
pressed country, and intending, till then, 
to — be in peace, b, p, c, 161. 1 Mac. 
ix. 54-57. 

Where did Jonathan encamp ? In what had Bac- 
chides failed 2 What did Jonathan hear of Bacchides ? 
Whither, and with what did he send his brother John 1 
Was the baggage secured ? How then 1 Did Bacchi- 
des attack Jonathan 1 On what day ? With what suc- 
cess 2 . Whither did he return ? Whom did Jonathan 
afterwards attack I With what success 1 How many- 
were there 1 What were they doing 1 Whither did Jon- 
athan then go 1 Did he remain there for some time 1 
What was his intention 1 Date % . 

274. The enemies of Jonathan and his 
party represent to Demetrius Soter that 
as the country is in peace, and no enemy 
expected, Jonathan and his company may 
easily be surprized in the night, and all of 
them slain; and they advise him to send 
Bacchides to accomplish this object. 
Bacchides is accordingly sent, but is una- 
ble to accomplish the purpose, and, in re- 
venge, slays fifty of those who persuaded 
the king to the enterprize. Jonathan 
takes possession of a village, which he 
fortifies. Here he is besieged by Bacchi- 
des. He leaves Simon, his brother, to 
command in the place, makes a circuit from 



158 MACCABEAN PERIOD. 

the village, in the night, attacks Bacchides 

in the rear,, and is seconded by Simon in 

front. Bacchides is compelled to make 

peace, and also to extend his — bounty, b, 

n, t, 158. 1 Mac. ix. 58-73. 

What did the enemies of Jonathan persuade the king 
might be easily accomplished ? What did they advise 
him to do ? Did Demetrius Soter send him • Did he 
succeed 1 What did he do in revenge 1 Of what did 
Jonathan take possession 1 What did Bacchides do 1 
Whom did Jonathan entrust with the command of the 
place in his absence 1 Whither did Jonathan go, and 
what did he do ? By whom was he seconded, and 
where ? What do they compel Bacchides to do I In 
what year? 

275. Demetrius Soter, and Alexander 
Balas contend for the kingdom of Syria. 
Both endeavor to secure the friendship of 
Jonathan by gifts, privileges, and promis- 
es. At length a decisive battle takes 
place between the two rivals. Demetrius 
Soter is defeated and slain, and Alexander 
Balas becomes king of Syria. He marries 
the king of Egypt's daughter, and invites 
Jonathan, on whom he had conferred the 
priesthood, to his court, who there is in 
new honors — beaming, b, m, ng, 150. 
Mac. x. 48-66. 



MACCABEAN PERIOD. 



159 



Who next contended for the kingdom 1 What king- 
dom 1 What did both endeavor to secure 1 By what 
means ? Which of them obtained the kingdom i 
Whom did he marry ? Whom did he invite to his 
court ? What had he confer: ed on Jonathan ? Did Jon- 
athan attend at court 1 How was he treated there 1 
What is the date 1 

276. Demetrius Nicator hiv&des/Syria. 
Alexander Balas prepares to resist him, 
and appoints Apollonius Daus to be gov- 
ernor of Celesyria. Apollonius, envious 
of Jonathan's honor and fame, accuses 
him of inactivity, and not being subject to 
the king. This he affects to consider a 
disgrace to himself for not having made 
him subject, and challenges him and his 
army to battle. Jonathan is irritated, se- 
lects ten thousand soldiers, and marches 
from Jerusalem to Joppa, where he finds 
a garrison placed there by Apollonius. He 
takes Joppa without difficulty. Apollo- 
nius arrives, draws Jonathan from the city 
into the plain, and gives him battle. The 
conflict is long and severely contested. 
Jonathan displays great valor and skill, and 
is at length victorious. Apollonius retreats 
with great loss, to Ashdod, and takes ref- 
15* 



160 MACCABEAN PERIOD. 

uge, with the remains of his army, in the 
temple of Dagon. Jonathan and his soh 
diers pursue, take Ashdod immediately, 
burn the city, the temple, and the adjoin- 
ing villages, and returns to Jerusalem, 
loaded with spoil. Alexander professes to 
approve of his conduct, and admires his 
— ability, b, l, t, 148. 1 Mac. x. 67- 
89. 

Who was the next that invaded and asserted his 
claim to Syria ? What did Alexander Balas do ? 
W 7 hom did he appoint to be governor of Cele-syria 1 
Who was envious of Jonathan's honor and fame Of 
what did Apollonius Daus accuse Jonathan ? What else 
did he do with reference to Jonathan 1 W T hat effect did 
his accusations and challenge produce on Jonathan ? 
What did he select \ Where was Jonathan at the time 1 
Whither did he march with his ten thousand selected 
soldiers ? What did he find at Joppa ? Did he take 
Joppa 7 Who arrived there soon after 1 What did he 
do 1 What was the character of the conflict 1 What 
did Jonathan display ? Who was victorious ? W T hat 
did Apollonius do? To what city did he retreat] 
Where, in Ashdod, did he and the remains of his ar- 
my take refuge 1 Did Jonathan and his soldiers pur- 
sue him to Ashdod 1 What did they do there ? What 
did they then do ? With what were they loaded 1 Of 
what did Alexander Balas profess to approve 1 What 
did he admire 1 What is the date ? 

277. Demetrius Nicator becomes king, 
honors Jonathan, and confers various na- 
tional favors on the Jeivs. He is in great 



MACCABEAN PERIOD. 1G1 

difficulty at Antioch with his rebellious sub- 
jects, and sends to Jonathan for assistance. 
Jonathan sends three thousand soldiers, 
who have a desperate conflict with the 
Antiochians, but at length they compel 
them to be — calm, c, l, m, 145. 1 Mac. 
xi. 1-54. 

How did the stru^le between Alexander Balas and 
Demetrius Nicator end ? Whom did he honor 1 On 
whom did he confer national favors ] With what was 
he in great difficulty at Antioch l . To whom did he 
send for assistance . ? What did Jonathan do ? What 
took place when they arrived at Antioch ? Did they 
suppress the rebellion, and restore peace 1 Date ? 

278. Demetrius Nicator becomes un- 
grateful to Jonathan, breaks his promises, 
begins to be oppressive, makes unreasona- 
ble demands, and is preparing for ivar 
against the Jews. His attention is divert- 
ed by the appearance of a new competitor 
for the kingdom. Tryphon undertakes to 
set Antiochus, son of Alexander Balas, on 
the throne of Syria, and succeeds. Anti- 
ochus confirms Jonathan in the priesthood, 
confers other honors, and makes him valu- 
able presents. Jonathan and his party at- 
tach themselves to Antiochus, and render 



162 MACCABEAN PERIOD. 

him essential services. He, at the same 
time, renews his alliance with the Romans 
anal Lacedemonians , repairs and strength- 
ens the fortifications in Jerusalem, and takes 
every practicable means for the protection 
of his country, and security of the people ; 
yet attached to Antiochus, and meaning to 

BE LOYAL. B, L, L, 144. Mac. xi. 

S4_74. xii. 1—33. 

What change took place in Demetrius with reference 
to Jonathan ? What did he break ? For what did he 
begin to make preparations ? What diverted his atten- 
tion from warring against the Jews ? Who was he ? 
Who had undertaken to support his claim "? Did he 
succeed? How did Antiochus treat Jonathan 1 What 
did Jonathan and his party do in return] W T hat did 
Jonathan do with respect to the Romans, and another 
people ? Who were the other people 1 What did he 
repair and strengthen 1 Tor what did he take every 
practicable means 1 Was he sincere with regard to 
Antiochus ? Date 1 

279. The partisans of Demetrius Nic- 
ator being subdued, Tryphon purposes to 
make himself king instead of Antiochus, 
He, fearing the opposition of Jonathan, 
has recourse to stratagem, and treacher- 
ously makes him, and one thousand men, 
prisoners, at Ptolemais. Jonathan is placed 
under guard, but the men are put to death 



MACCABEAN PERIOD. 183 

— quickly, q, c ? k,l, 144. 1 Mac. xii. 
39—53. 

When Tryphon had made Antiochus king, what did 
he purpose to make himself? Of what was he afraid I 
To what had he recourse in order to remove this ob- 
stacle in his way ? What did he do ! Where ] Was 
he taken alone ? How did Tryphon, at the same time, 
dispose of Jonathan ? How of his thousand men ? 
Date ! 

280. Simon is appointed by the people 

to be leader and high priest instead of Jon- 
athan^ his brother. Tryphon conies with 
a great army into Judea, and brings Jona- 
than, in bonds. He offers to restore Jon- 
athan for one hundred talents of silver and 
two of Jonathan's sons. These are deliv- 
ered to Tryphon, who breaks his promise, 
and soon after puts Jonathan to death, 
whom he knows to — be loyal. b,b, l, 
144. 1 Mac. xiii. 1—24. 

Who was appointed leader instead of Jonathan ? 
What else was he ? Who was he ? What did Try- 
phon do with a great army ? Whom did he bring with 
the army \ How ? What did he offer to do ] Were 
the silver and children delivered to Tryphon ? What 
did Tryphon do when he had received them 1 In 
what year ? 

LESSON THIRTY-FIFTH. 

281. Simon procures the body of Jon- 
athan, his brother, and inters it at Mo din. 



164 MACCABEAN PERIOD. 

He also builds a large monument, on his 
Father and brethren to — be a eulogy. 
b,l, g, 143. 1 Mac. xiii. 25—30. 

What did Simon procure 1 What did he do with it ^ 
Where 1 What did he do to perpetuate the memory 
of all his brethren, and his father ? When ? 

282. Simon joins Antiochus, the broth- 
er of Demetrius Soter, against Tryphon, 
who has murdered Antiochus, the king, 
and procured the crown for himself. Si- 
mon takes several cities, and the citadel in 
Jerusalem ; the latter he destroys. He is 
very successful, and greatly beloved by 
his countrymen. They jointly consider 
Antiochus as their friend, whom with pro 
visions and money they — oblige, b, l, 
g, 143. 1 Mac. xiii. 31-53. 

Did Tryphon ultimately become king of Syria 1 
What became of Antiochus whom he had raised to the 
throne ? AVas Tryphon allowed quietly to retain the 
crown he had usurped ? Who opposed him 1 Which 
of them did Simon and the Jews assist ? What did 
they take ! What did they do with the citadel 1 Was 
Simon popular among his countrymen 1 As what did 
they consider Antiochus ? With what did they oblige 
him ? Date 1 

283. The priesthood and government 
are settled on Simon and his heirs, the Jews 
are discharged from all foreign tribute, 



MACCABEAN PERIOD. 165 

Jerusalem is cleansed from idolatry, and 
Simon promotes true — belief, b, l, f, 
142. 1 Mac. xiv. 

On whom were the priesthood and government, 
about this time, settled 1 From what were the Jews 
discharged? From what was Jerusalem cleansed] 
What did Simon promote \ Date 1 

284. Simon and two of his sons are 
murdered at Jericho by Ptolemy, his son- 
in-law, who also detains Simon's wife, and 
puts her in bonds. John Hyrcanus es- 
capes to Jerusalem, and his government 
and priesthood — begin, b, g, n, 135. 
1 Mac. xiv. 11—24. 

How did Simon die ? Where q - By whom ? Were 
any of his family with him 1 What was done with 
thenx? Which of his family escaped 2 . Whither did 
he go ? Was he allowed to be priest and governor in- 
stead of his Father 1 In what year did the government 
of John Hyrcanus begin 1 

285. John Hyrcanus and his tw r o sons 
besiege the city of Samaria. The latter, 
after a long and arduous siege, take and 
utterly destroy it. They also burn the tern- 
pie on mount Gerizim (See par. 255.), then 
agree to — be going, b, g, ng, 130. Jos. 
Ant. Book xiii. 

W T hat celebrated city did John Hyrcanus and his sons 
besiege-'? Was it taken 1 Speedily % How was it dis^ 



166 MACCABEAN PERIOD. 

posed of? What celebrated building did the sons of 
Hyrcanus burn 1 What do you know of that temple 1 
In what year was it burnt ? 

286. John Hyrcanus dies, and is suc- 
ceeded by his son Aristobulus, who imme- 
diately changes the form of government 
into that of a monarchy ; murders his moth- 
er, and brother Aatigonous ; holds his oth- 
er brothers in bonds ; extends the Jewish 
territory, and dies of a dreadful disorder, 
with an accusing conscience, in the year 
after he be^an his reign : that of the lat- 
ter is believed to — be this, b, th. s, 
107. Jos. Ant. B. xiii. c. 11. 

When John Hyrcanus died who succeeded him % 
What did Aristobulus make in the government ? What 
horrid crime did he commit ? Whom did he murder ? 
How did he treat his other brothers ? What did he ex- 
tend I How did he die ? How long did he reign ? In 
what year did he begin 1 

287. Through the factions of Hvrca- 
nus and Aristobulus, sons of Alexander 
Janneus, Jerusalem is taken by Pompey, and 
the Jews are made tributary to the Romans ; 
the results of much bloodshed and — rage, 
r, g, 60. Jos. Ant. B. xiv. c. 1 — 4. 

Who were Hyrcanus and Aristobulus ? W 7 hat were 
they at the head of ? What happened to Jerusalem 
through their factions ? By whom 1 W T hat to the peo- 
ple 1 To whom 1 In what year 1 



MACCABEAN PERIOD. 167 

288. The kingdom of Judea is given 
by the Romans to Herod the Idumean, 
whom the Jews refuse to admit as their 
— king, k, ng, 40. Jos. Ant. B. xiv. 
14, &c. 

How did the Romans dispose of the kingdom of Ju- 
dea 1 How did the Jews act with reference to Herod 1 
In what year did the Romans appoint Herod 1 How 
is this Herod distinguished from others 1 

289. After a long and difficult siege, 
Jerusalem is taken by Herod, assisted by 
Sosias, and deluged with blood by the lat- 
ter. Antigonous, the prince and high 
priest, is taken to Rome and imprisoned; 
and is the last of the illustrious Asmonean 
or Maccabean— house, fit, s, 37. Jos. 
Ant. B. xiv. c. 16. 

Did Herod besiege Jerusalem 1 Did he take it * 
What was the character of the siege 1 By whom was 
Herod assisted ? What did Sosias do when the besieg- 
ers had got into the city 1 Who was the high priest 
and prince at the time 1 What was done with him 1 
Of what illustrious house or family was he the last ? 
In what year did Herod take Jerusalem % 

290. Herod begins to rebuild the temple, 
and assiduously continues the work nine 
years and a half. He enlarges the struc- 
ture and adds much to its — beauty, b t, 
18. Jos. Ant. xv. 11. 

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168 MACCABEAN PERIOD. 

What celebrated edifice did Herod rebuild ! How 
long was he with the work 1 What alteration did he 
make in the structure 1 In what year did he begin 1 

291. The angel Gabriel appears to 
Zacharias, in the Temple, and informs him 
that his son, who should shortly be born 
and named John, would introduce the 
Messiah, He also suspends Zacharias' 
power of speech, to convince him. His 
son is accordingly born, to go cc before 
the Lord, and to prepare his ways n in — 
zion. z, n, 5. Luke i. 5 — 25. 57 — 80. 

To whom did the angel Gabriel appear ? Where ? 
Of what did the angel inform Zacharias? What did 
the angel do to Zacharias to convince him that what 
he had told him was true ? Did the event prove it so ? 
What was his son called ? In what year was he born ? 

292. The angel Gabriel appears to a vir- 
gin, whose name is Mary, and tells her 
that she is about to become the mother of 
the Messiah. Accordingly the hour ar- 
rives. To a company of shepherds, 
watching their flocks by night, angels ap- 
pear, singing, " Glory to God in the high- 
est, and on earth peace, good will to men," 
thus USHERING JESUS CHRIST, 
THE MESSIAH, INTO OUR 
WORLD, who comes " not to destroy, 



DISSOLVING PERIOD. 169 

but to fulfil the— law." l, 4. Matt. i. 
18—25. ii. 1—12. Luke i. 26—58. ii. 
1—40. 

To whom did the angel Gabriel appear? What did 
he tell her ? When the hour arrived, to whom did a 
number of angels appear in the night ? What were the 
shepherds doing ? Whom were the angels ushering 
into our world ? What did they express on the occa- 
sion ? How ? For what did Jesus Christ come into the 
world ? What is the date ? 

* The Christian era does not commence till the fourth 
year after the birth of Christ. 



PF,RIOI> XIV. 

DISSOLVING PERIOD. 

From the birth of Christ till the dissolution of the Jew- 
ish nation. — 74 years. 

LESSON THIRTY-SIXTH. 

293. Wise men from the east, induced 
by the appearance of an uncommon star, ar- 
rive at Jerusalem, inquiring for him who 
4C is born king of the Jews." Herod, the 
king, is troubled. He demands of the 
priests u where Christ should be bom" and 
sends the wise men unto Bethlehem, 
charging them to return as soon as they find 
him. The wise men proceed, the star re- 



170 DISSOLVING PERIOD. 

appears, and points out the place they are 
seeking. Here they find the "young 
child with Mary his mother," and wor- 
ship him. The wise men, directed by the 
Lord, avoid Herod ; and Joseph takes the 
young child and his mother, and flees into 
Egypt. Herod, disappointed, slays all the 
children in Bethlehem under two years old. 
Joseph and his family, hearing of Herod 
the Idumean's death, return from Egypt, 
and to Nazareth — go. g. 3. Matt. ii. 

Who arrived at Jerusalem ? Whence ? What in- 
duced them to undertake the journey ? . For whom did 
they inquire ? Who was troubled on account of this ? 
What did Herod demand of the priests and scribes ? 
Whither did he send the wise men in search of the 
young child ? What did he charge them to do ? What 
occurred as soon as they left Jerusalem to go to Beth- 
lehem ? Of what use was the star ? Whom did they 
find there ? When they had found " him who was born 
king of the Jews," what did they do ? Whom did they 
avoid ? What did Joseph do ? What did Herod do, when 
he found that the wise men did not return ? When 
Herod died, what did Joseph and his family do ? Whith- 
er did they go to reside ? Date ? 

294. Joseph and Mary go to Jerusalem 
to celebrate the Passover, and Jesus (twelve 
years old) goes with them. The days be- 
ing fulfilled, they, with others, return 
homeward, and travel a day's journey, 
supposing their son in the company. At 



DISSOLVING PERIOD. 171 

length they discover that he is absent, and 
return to Jerusalem, seeking hiin. They 
find him at length u in the Temple, sitting 
in the midst of the doctors, both hearing 
them, and" putting his questions to — 
each, ch, 8, of the Christian era, or A. 
D. Luke ii. 41—52. 

Whither did Joseph and Mary go on a particular oc- 
casion ? For what ? Did Jesus go with them ? How old 
was he ? When Joseph and Mary, with many others, 
were returning homeward, what did they suppose 
during the first day's journey? What did they at 
length discover ? What did they do ? Did they find 
him ? Where ? AVith whom ? What was he doing ? 
What is the date ? 

295. John begins to baptize in the river 
Jordan, and preaches repentance and Christ 
to the mixt multitudes in the wilderness. 
He baptizes Jesus Christ, sees the heavens 
opened, and the spirit u descending like a 
dove, and lighting upon him," and hears a 
voice from heaven proclaiming him — dear, 
d, R, 26. A. D. Matt. iii. Mark i. 1—11. 
Lukeiii. 1—22. 

What did John begin to do ? Where ? What did he 
preach? To whom? Where? What particular person 
did he baptize ? When he had baptized Jesus, what did 
he see ? What did he hear ? What is the date ? 

296. Jesus goes into the wilderness, fasts 
forty daijs and nights, and resists tempta- 

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172 DISSOLVING PERIOD. 

tions. At length he suffers hunger, and 
the ministering of angels — aids, d, s, 27. 
Matt. iv. 1—11. Mark i. 12, 13. Luke 
iv. 1—13. 

When Jesus was baptized, whither did he go ? What 
did he do there, during forty days and nights ? What 
did he resist ? What did he suffer at the conclusion ? 
How was he relieved ? Date ? 

297. Christ works his first public mira- 
cle at a marriage in Cana of Galilee, by 
turning water into wine, which confirms 
the faith of his disciples, and the bride- 
groom — aids, d, B, 27. John ii. 1 — 11. 

On what occasion did Christ work his first public 
miracle.' Where? What was the miracle ? What effect 
did this miracle produce on his disciples ? In what year 
was this done ? 

298. Jesus goes to Jerusalem at the 
time of the Passover ; drives the traders 
out of the Temple ; works miracles ; and 
converses with Nicodemus on conversion, 
and how the Divine Spirit — aids, d, s, 
27. Johnii. 13—25. 

Whither did Jesus go at the time of the Passover ? 
Whom did he drive from the temple ? What did he 
work ? With whom did he converse ? On what sub- 
jects ? Date ? 

299. Jesus, returning to Galilee, and 
wearied with his journey, rests at Jacob's 



DISSOLVING PERIOD, 



173 



well ; converses there, first with a Sa- 
maritan woman, and then with his disci- 
ples, and remains two days with the Sa- 
maritans. He arrives in Galilee, and, 
John being in prison, unreservedly en- 
ters on his public ministry ; calls Peter and 
Andrew, James and John, to be his disci- 
ples ; cast out an unclean spirit ; restores 
health to Peter's wife's mother ; " heals all 
manner of diseases ;" preaches repentance 
and faith ; and aims at the welfare of 
men, in all that he — does, d, s, 27. 
John iv. 1—42. Matt. iv. 12—25. Mark 
i. 14—39. Luke Iv. 14, 15. John iv. 43 
—54. 

Did he return to Galilee ? What celebrated well waar 
on the road ? Did not Jesus stop at Jacob's well? For 
what ? With whom did he converse at the well ? How 
long 1 did he remain with the Samaritans ? When he 
arrived in Galilee, what did he do ? Where was John 
the Baptist at that time ? Whom did Jesus call to be 
his disciples ? What did he do to an unclean spirit ? 
To whom did he restore health? W r hat did he heal ? 
What did he preach ? W 7 hatdidhe constantly endeavor 
to promote ? Date ? 

300. Jesus goes up into a mountain to 

pray, and continues all night in prayer. In 

the morning he selects twelve disciples . 

calls them apostles ; gives them instruc- 

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174 DISSOLVING PERIOD. 

tions ; and sends them to preach the gospel, 
to heal the sick, to cleanse the lepers, to cast 
out devils, and to raise him who — dies, 
d, s, 27. Matt.x. Markvi. 7—13. Luke 
vi. 12—16. 

For what purpose did Jesus go up into a mountain ? 
How long did he stay there ? What did he select in 
the morning ? What did he call them ? What did he 
give them ? What did he send them to do ? In what 
year ? 

301. John the Baptist, who the prece- 
ding year had reproved Herod Antipas, 
and was, by him, cast into prison, is now 
beheaded at the instigation of Herod's 
wife, for doing his — duty, d, t, 28. 
Matt. xiv. 3—12. Mark vi. 14—29. 

Whom did John the Baptist reprove ? What was the 
immediate consequence ? Did he remain in prison till 
he died ? How did he die ? At the instigation of whom ? 
When ? 

302. Jesus takes Peter, James, and John 
to the top of a mountain ; is transfigured, 
and converses with Moses and Elias. The 
disciples hear a voice from a cloud, say- 
ing, " This is my beloved son, in whom I am 
well pleased ; hear ye him ;" they are 
afraid, and fall from their — feet, f, t, 
28. Matt. xvii. 1—13. Mark ix. 1—14. 
Luke ix. 28—37. 



DI&SOLVING TERIUD. 175 

Whither did Jesus take Peter, James, and John ? 
What took place with respect to him ? YY r it.h whom did 
he converse ? What did the disciples hear proceeding 
from a cloud ? What did the voice say ? What effect 
had this on the disciples ? 

303. Little children are brought to 
Christ, whom he takes into his arms, and 
blesses ; he also declares that such are 
they, who in the kingdom of heaven — 
add joy. dd, j, 29. Matt. xix. 13 — 15. 
Mark x. 13—16. Luke xviii. 15—17. 

W T ho were brought to Christ? How did he receive 
them? What did he declare concerning them ? When? 

304. Jesus institutes the Holy Supper ; 
is betrayed by Judas Iscariot, one of the 
apostles ; arraigned at the bar of Pilate ; 
crucified, and laid in a sepulchre; rises 
from the dead, and visibly ascends into 
heaven, unbelief to — do away, d, w, 29. 
Matt, xx vi. Mark xiv. Luke xxii. John 
xiii. to the end of each Gospel. Acts i. 
1—11. 

What was instituted ? By whom ? By whom was he 
betrayed ? At what bar was Christ arraigned ? Was he 
condemned to death ? What death ? Did he rise again ? 
What did he do afterwards ? Was he seen to ascend ? 
By whom ? What effect had it on them ? What ought 
these things to do away or destroy ? When did they 
happen ? Date ? 



176 DISSOLVING PERIOD. 



LESSON THIRTY-SEVENTH. 

305. The eleven apostles add Matthi- 
as to their number, in the place of Judas 
Iscariot. On the day of Pentecost, they 
are " all with one accord, in one place ;" 
the Holy Spirit visibly descends, rests on 
each of them, and enables them to preach 
in every language. About three thousand 
souls are added to the church on this — 
day of joy. d, j, 29. Acts i. 12-26. ii. 

Whom did the eleven add to their number ? Whose 
place or apostleship, did Matthias take? On what par- 
ticular day were the apostles tog-ether, with one ac- 
cord? What descended? How? On whom did it rest? 
What did it enable them to do ? How many souls were 
added to the church that day ? In what year was it ? 

306. Peter and John heal a lame man at 
the gate of the temple. Peter addresses the 
multitude; he and John are taken into 
custody ; are brought before the rulers ; 
and Peter addresses them. They are dis- 
missed with threats, return to their " own 
company," and tokens from the Lord all 
their fears — do away, d, w, 29. Acts iii. 
iv. 1—21. 

What did Peter and John do at the gate of the tem- 
ple ? Whom did Peter address ? Were they opposed ? 



DISSOLVING PERIOD. 177 

Plow? What next ? What did Peter do, when before 
the rulers ? What was the result ? To whom did they 
return as soon as dismissed ? By what were they all 
encouraged? Date? 

307. The multitude of believers are of 
one heart and one soul ; and they sell and 
divide their possessions. Annanias and 
Sapphira, his wife, give only a part of the 
price, and say, it is the whole. They fall 
down and die^J. The spectators with fear 
and astonishment — gaze, g, z, 30. Acts 
iv. 32-37. v. 1-11. 

In what state were believers with respect to each 
other? What did they who had possessions, do with 
them ? Who gave only a part of the money, for which 
they sold a possession ? What did they say of the 
money they gave ? What immediately followed? What 
effects did this produce ? In what year did it happen ? 

308. The apostles work numerous mira- 
cles, and multitudes are added to the church. 
They are imprisoned by the High Priest 
and Sadducees, set free by the angel of the 
Lord, and bid to go and preach in the tem- 
ple. They do so, are taken before the 
council, and speak boldly. The council 
wish to slay the apostles ; Gamaliel advises 
the contrary. The apostles are beaten, and 
dismissed; they rejoice in the Lord, as 

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178 



DISSOLYIiXG PERIOD. 



they are— going, c, ng, 30. Acts v 12 

-42. 

Who worked numerous miracles? What was the con- 
sequence ? What did the High Priest and Saddu ^ 
do to the apostles? Were the apostles long in prison ? 
How did they gam their liberty 1 What did the angel 
bid the apostles do? What happened inconsequence 
of their domg sol H ow did the apostles speak to the 
counci ? What did the council wish to do ? Who ad- 
Vised the council ? How did this business terminate ? 
Did this treatment discourage them ? In whom did 
they rejoice when they were going from the council ? 
What is the date ? 

309. Seven disciples are selected to be 
deacons. The number of disciples in- 
creases ; « a great company of priests" 
become "obedient to the faith." Stephen 
is irresistible in argument. His opponents 
malignantly accuse him of blaspheming 
against Moses and God, take him to the 
council, and bear false witness against 
him. He answers for himself, and his 
hearers are exasperated. He is stoned, 
and dies praying for Ms enemies, and/wish- 
ing with Christ to — go and be. g, b, 31. 
Acts vi. vii. viii. 2. 

For what were seven of the disciples selected ? What 
increased ? What is said of a great company of priests ? 
Who was irresistible in argument ? Of what did his 
malignant opponents accuse him ? Whither did they 
take him ? What did they do there ? What did Stephen 



DISSOLVING PERIOD. 179 

do ? What effect had his words on his hearers ? What 
was done to Stephen ? How did he die ? When ? 

310. Persecution rages in Jerusalem, 
and the disciples, except the apostles, are 
scattered. Philip goes to Samaria, works 
miracles, preaches with great success, and 
baptizes Simon, a sorcerer. Peter and 
John arrive at Samaria, pray for and lay 
their hands on the converts, who receive 
the Holy Ghost. Simon, the sorcerer, of- 
fers them money for this power, is re- 
buked by Peter, and requests their prayers. 
Peter and John return to Jerusalem, 
preaching the kingdom of — god. g, d, 
32. Acts viii. 1-25. 

What raged in Jerusalem ? Who were scattered in 
consequence of this persecution'? All of them? Whith- 
er did Philip go ? What did he do there ? Had he 
much success ? What particular person did he bap- 
tize ? What was Simon ? Which of the apostles arrived 
at Samaria afterwards ? What did they do ? What fol- 
lowed? When Simon saw this, what did he do ? By 
whom was he rebuked for this ? What did he request ? 
Did Peter and John return to Jerusalem ? What did 
they do on the road ? In what year did these occur- 
rences take place ? 

311. The angel of the Lord directs 
Philip to go towards the south. Philip 
goes, and overtakes an Ethiopian eunuch, 
returning from Jerusalem in his chariot, 



ISO DISSOLVING PERIOD. 

reading Esaias. He preaches Jesus to 
the eunuch, and baptizes him ; then leaves 
him, and goes to Cesarea, preaching the 
kingdom of — god. g, d, 32, Acts viii. 
26—40. 

Whom did the angel of the Lord direct to go to- 
wards the south ? Whom did Philip overtake ? What 
was the eunuch doing ? What did Philip do, when he 
overtook the eunuch ? When Philip left the eunuch 
whither did he go ? What did he do on the road? 
What is the date ? 

LESSON THIRTY-EIGHTH. 

312. Saul persecutes the Christians 
with infuriated zeal; travels in search of 
them ; is arrested by the Lord near Da- 
mascus, and converted. He arrives at 
Damascus, associates with the disciples, 
and preaches Christ in the synagogues, as- 
sisted by power from on — high, h, gh, 
33. Acts ix. 1—22. 

Who was particularly zealous in persecuting the 
Christians? What did he do in search of them? What 
happened to him in one of his journeys ? Where ? Did 
he go to Damascus? With whom did he associate ? 
What did he do ? Was he divinely assisted ? Date? 

313. Paul escapes from the Jews at 
Damascus and Jerusalem ; is brought by 
the brethren to Cesarea, and thence sent 



DISSOLVING PERIOD. lSl 

to Tarsus in — hope, h, p, 36. Acts ix. 
23—30. 

Was Paul persecuted at Damascus? By whom ? Did 
he escape ? From what other place did he escape ? 
How ? Date ? 

314. Peter cures Eneas of the palsij, and 
raises Dorcas from the dead, and through 
Joppa his fame — goes, g, s, 37. Acts ix. 
32—43. 

Whom did Peter cure ? Of what ? W T hom did he 
raise from the dead ? Where ? When ? 

15. Cornelius and his company re- 
ceive the Holy Ghost. Peter baptizes 
them, and — all obey. Li, is,. 41. Actsx. 

What did Cornelius receive ? Who besides Corneli- 
us ? Who baptized them ? Date ? 

316. Peter, at Jerusalem, defends his 
intercourse with the Gentiles, now no long- 
er — exiled, x, l, d. 42. Acts xi. 1-21. 

What did Peter defend ? Where? W 7 hen? 

317. The gospel is well received at An- 
tioch ; and there Christ's disciples are first 
called Christians, with reference to 
Christ, in whose ways they — all go. ll, 
g, 43. Acts xi. 22-30. 

Where were the disciples first called Christians ? 
When ? 



182 DISSOLVING PERIOD. 

318. Herod, the king, puts James, the 
son of Zebedee, to death ; and imprisons 
Peter, whom an angel delivers. Soon af- 
ter, Herod is seated on his throne, in roy- 
al apparel, and surrounded by flatterers, 
who, having heard his oration, exclaim, 
" it is the voice of a god, and not of a man," 
and an angel is sent this proud man to — 
kill, k, ll, 44. Acts xii. 

Which of the apostles did Herod put to death? 
Which James ? Whom did he imprison? Who was 
Peter's deliverer ? Who smote Herod so that he died ? 
Date ? 

319. Paul /at Paphos, rebukes Elymas, 
a sorcerer, who is struck so blind that he 
cannot walk — alone, l, n, 45. Acts xiii. 
1-13. 

W T hat was Elymas ? Who rebuked him? How was 
Elymas punished ? Where ? When ? 

320. Paul and Barnabas cure a lame 
man at Lystra, and are thought to he gods. 
Soon after, Paul is stoned by them, and 
treated as a — liar, l, r, 46. Acts xiv. 
4-20. 

What did Paul and Barnabas do at Lystra ? What 
did the inhababitants think of them ? How did they 
subsequently treat Paul ? Date ? 



DISSOLVING PERIOD. 183 

321. Paul and Barnabas go from Anti- 
och to Jerusalem, to consult the Apostles 
and Elders concerning circumcision. A 
council is called at Jerusalem, and its 
members agree that with reference to the 
Gentiles, no such rule shall be-MADE. m, 
d, 52. Acts xv. 1-35. 

Whither did Paul and Barnabas go from Antioch ? 
For what ? What was done at Jerusalem for the pur- 
pose of consultation 1 On what did its members asree ? 
When ? 

322. Paul and Silas cast out a spirit of 
divination at Thyatira. They are beaten, 
thrown into the inner prison, and made fast 
in the stocks. At midnight they pray, and 
sing praises ; a great earthquake takes 
place ; the jailer is converted, and the ma- 
gistrates fear, and declare Paul and Silas 
— may go. m, g, 53. Acts xvi. 14-40. 

What did Paul and Silas do at Thyatira ? How were 
they treated 1 What did they do at midnight ? What 
happened at the same time % What change was ef- 
fected in the jailer 1 How did the magistrates proceed ? 
Date ? 

223. Paul disputes, and preaches the un- 
known God, at Athens; is taken before the 
Areopagus, speaks boldly, and receives — 
no ill. n, ll, 54. Acts xvii. 14-34. 



1S4 DISSOLVING PERIOD. 

What did Paul do at Athens 1 Before what council or 
court, was he taken at Athens 1 How did he speak 
there ? Was he ill treated 1 Date ? 

824. Demetrius, a silver-smith, and 
others excite persecution at Ephesus : the 
Ephesians, in honor of Diana, tumul- 
tuously — move, m, v, 59. Acts xix. 23 — 
41. xx. 1. 

What was Demetrius 1 What did he and others pro- 
mote 1 Where ? What Goddess did the Ephesians 
worship 1 Date ? 

325. Paul is rescued from tumultuous 
persecution in Jerusalem, by the chief cap- 
tain : taken before the high priest and coun- 
cil : protected from conspiracy and murder ; 
conveyed to Felix at Cesarea ; met, at 
his court, by the high priest, elders, and an 
orator ; causes Felix to tremble; and is left 
to procure liberty by — paying, p, ng, 60. 
Acts xxi. 17. xxiv. 28. 

From what was Paul rescued in Jerusalem % By 
whom ? Before whom did the chief captain take Paul ? 
From what did he protect him 1 Whither and to whom 
did he convey him 1 Who met Paul at the court of Fe- 
lix 1 What effect had Paul's reasoning on Felix ? How 
did Felix dispose of Paul 1 Date 1 

326. Paul is accused before Festus ; ap- 
peals to Cesar ; speaks for himself before 
Festus. Agrippa and Bernke, and almost 



DISSOLVING PERIOD. 185 

persuades king Agrippa to be a christian; 
in the book of Acts his defence may be — 

READ. R, D, 62. XXV. XXvi. 

Before whom was Paul next accused ? To whom 
did Paul appeal 1 Before whom did he speak for him- 
self? What effect had his speaking on Agrippa ? Date ? 

327. Paul, with other prisoners, sails 
for Rome, and is shipwrecked on the — 
road, r, d, 62. Actsxxvii. xxviii. 1-10. 

Was Paul sent to Cesar to whom he appealed 1 To 
what city 1 What happened on the way 1 Date 1 

328. Paul arrives at Rome, as a prison- 
er, and dwells there two years, u preach- 
ing the kingdom of God, and teaching those 
things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, 
with all confidence, no man forbidding 
him." So ends the sacred historical — page, 
p, g, 63. Acts xxviii. 11. to the end. 

Did Paul arrive at Rome 1 As what! How long did 
he dwell there 1 In what year did he arrive at Rome 1 

329. Saint Peter and Saint Paul, accor- 
ding to uninspired writers, are martyred 
at Rome, and to heaven they — rise, r, s, 
67. Eusebius. 

Where did Saint Paul die ? What other Apostle died 
at Rome 3 Did they die natural deaths 1 How then ? 
When? 

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186 DISSOLVING PERIOD. 

The Jew's temple and city are destroy- 
ed, and the DISSOLUTION OF THE 
JEWISH NATION is effected by the Ro- 
mans under Titus, agreeably'to Christ's 
previous — saying, s, ng, 70. # Jos. Wars 
of the Jews. b. v. c, 2. 

Who predicted the destruction of Jerusalem forty 
years before the event ? Did it happen as he foretold 1 
Was the temple not preserved 7 . What was dissolved 1 
By whom were these things effected 1 What was the 
name of the Roman general 1 In what year of our Lord 
did the dissolution of the Jewish nation take place 1 

* See Luke xix. 43, 44. 



To find the number of years which elapsed between 
any two events. If both events happened either be- 
fore or after the Birth of Christ, substract the date of 
one from that of the other : if one of the events hap- 
pened before and the other after, add their dates to- 
gether, 

To find the year of the world in which any event 
happened. If the event happened before the birth of 
Christ, substract its date from 4004 : if after, add the 
date to that number. 

%* In reviewing, Teachers may exercise their pu- 
pils to great advantage, by giving them the events, 
without reading the Paragraphs, and requiring the 
chronological words and dates from memory : also, by 
giving the chronological words, and requiring the event. 



HISTORY OF THE ISRAELITES, 

OR TEN TRIBES— (See par. 188.) 
LESSON FIRST. 

I. All Israel meet at Shechem to make 
Rehoboam king. Jeroboam is sent for to 
Egypt, whither he is fled from Solomon. 
He and the congregation of Israel petition 
Rehoboam to lessen their services and bur- 
dens imposed by his father. Rehoboam 
follows the evil counsel of young men^ re- 
jects the petition, and threatens to increase 
the burden. Ten tribes immediately re- 
volt from Rehoboam, form a separate king- 
dom, and make Jeroboam their king, who 
reigns over Israel in the — way of sin. w, 
s, n, 975. 1 Kings xii. 1—24. 2 Chron. 
x — xi. 1 — 4. 

Who met at Shechem 1 For what purpose 1 Who 
was sent for on that occasion "? Where was he ? What 
occasioned Jeroboam to be in Egypt 1 What did he and 
the congregation petition Rehoboam to do 1 Whose 



188 HISTORY OF THE ISRAELITES, 

counsel did Rehoboam follow in this case 1 Was it good 
or evil ? What did he do with reference to the petition ? 
What did he threaten to do 1 What did ten tribes im- 
mediately do ? What did they form % Whom did they 
make their king ' How did he reign 1 In what year did 
he begin 1 

2. Jeroboam builds Shechem in Mount 
Ephraim, and divells there. He also builds 
Penuel, and ultimately makes Tirzah the 
seat of his government. To prevent Israel 
from returning to Rehoboam he introduces 
a seaprate religion, sets up two golden 
calves, one in Bethel, the other in Dan, to be 
worshipped , erects altars, makes priests, 
ordains feasts, offers sacrifices, and causes 
Israel's — woe and sin. w, s, n, 975. 1 
Kings xii. 25—33. 

What places did Jeroboam build ? In which did he 
dwell % What place did he ultimately make the seat of 
his government ? What did he introduce to prevent 
Israel from returning to Rehoboam 1 What did he set 
up to be worshipped 1 Where 1 What did he erect ? — 
What make 1 What ordain ? What offer ? What was he 
the cause of to Israel 1 Date 1 

3. Jeroboam is at Bethel offering in- 
cense to his golden calf A prophet of God 
arrives from Judah, and prophecies against 
the altar, Jeroboam puts forth his hand 
commanding to lay hold of the prophet. 
His hand dries tip, the altar is rent, and the 



OR TEN TRIBES. 1^9 



ashes are poured out. The prophet re- 
stores Jeroboam's hand, and leaves him, to 
return to Judca. He is overtaken on the 
road by an old prophet of Bethel,by whom 
he is induced to go back " to eat bread and 
drink water" which the Lord had prohi- 
bited. Again he sets out to return to Ju- 
dea, and is met by a lion and killed, the 
consequence of not acting— wisely, w, s. 

L, 974. 1 Kings xiii. 1—32. 

Who arrived at Bethel from Judah J Where was Je- 
roboam ? What did the prophet find Jeroboam doing t 
Against what did he prophecy ? What dri Jeroboam 
command with reference to the prophet 1 What did he 
do in giving this command 1 What followed • W hat 
was relt Avhat were poured out What d.dthe 
prophet do for Jeroboam before he left him I Who 
overtook the prophet when he was returning to Judah ? 
For what purpose 1 Did he comply 1 Was not this pro- 
hibited' By whom 1 What did the prophet meet on 
the road soon after leaving the Bethel prophet 1 What 
followed % Would he not have avoided the lion by ad- 
hering to the word of the Lord 1 What is the date 1 

4.° Jeroboam and the Israelites are treat- 
ed as rebels by Abijah, king of Judah. A 
battle takes place. They are totally de- 
feated. Many thousands are slain, and 
Abijah a great victory— wins, w, n, s, 
957. 2 Chron xiii. 2—20. (See par. 185 
page.) 

m 



190 



HISTORY OF THE ISRAELITES, 



How were Jeroboam and the Israelites, or ten tribes 
treated by Abijah? Who was Abijah? What took 
place 1 Who was defeated ? Were many of them hill- 
ea i JDate ? 

5. Jeroboam's son Abijam is sick. He 

sends his wife in disguise, and with her 

a present to Ahijah, the prophet, then at 

Shiloh, to inquire concerning the child.— 

Ahijah, informed by the Lord, knows her, 

and her errand; accosts her at the door ; 

denounces God's judgments against the 

house of her husband; tells her that Abijam 

will die, and assures her that much woe is 

at hand, and on the— way more, w, m, r, 

956. 1 Kings xxi. 1-18. 

On what account did Jeroboam send to Ahijah the 
prophet? Whom did he send % Howl Whit L h! 

A 6 J!" r™'; J! 0r What did he send to? Where was 
Ah.jah! Did Ahijah know who she was 1 How > What 
jounce to her I What did he tell concerning AbHam 
Of what did he assure her 1 Date 1 -""'jam . 

6. Jeroboam dies and JYadab, his son, 
begins to reign, who walks in his father's 
—way only. w,l,n, 954. 1 Kings xiv. 
20. xv. 25—26. 2 Chron. xiii. 20. 

Who succeeded Jeroboam 1 How did he reign 1 Did 
he begin to reign as soon as his father died 1 In what 
year was it ? WUdL 






OR TEN TRIBES. 191 

7. Baasha conspires against Nadab, 
slays him at Gibbethon, which Nadab is 
besieging, reigns in his stead, and slays all 
the house of Jeroboam : a wicked king and 
a — vain age. v, n, g, 953. 1 Kings xv 
27, 28. 33, 34. 

Did Nadab die a natural death ? Who conspired 
against Nadab ? Did Baasha slay him ? Where 1 What 
was Nadab duini^ there } Who reigned in his stead 1 
Did he reign well ? Date 1 

8. Baasha " goes up against Judah," 
and begins to build Ramah, not far from 
Jerusalem, to prevent intercourse ivith thai 
city* On hearing that Asa, king of Judah, 
has formed a league with Bertha dad of Sy- 
ria, he desists. The works at Ramah are 
demolished, and the materials carried azviy 
by Asa and his people ; while the Syrians 
with Israel are war — waging. \v, g, ng, 
930, 1 Kings xv. 17-22. 2 Chron. xvi. 1-6. 
(See par. 188.) 

Against what country did Baasha go up! What did 
he begin to huild Where 1 What was his object ? 
Did he finish what he undertook ? What caused him 
to desist ? What did Asa do at Ramah after Baasha 
relinquished it ? Did the Syrians war against Baasha at 
the same time 1 What is the date ! 

19 



192 HISTORY OF THE ISRAELITES, 

9. Baasha dies, and Elah his son be- 
comes king, who is in a bad — way going, 
w, g, ng, 930. 1 Kings xvi. 6-S. 

Who became king when Baasha died ' In what year 
was it 1 

10. Elah is " drinking himself drunk" 
in the house of Arzah. Zimri, u captain 
of half his chariots," kills him, and reigns 
seven days, in the course of which he 
slays all ElaK's kindred and friends. The 
people who are encamped against Gibhe- 
thon, hearing of what Zimri has done, 
proclaim Omri, the captain of the host, king 
over Israel, march to Tirzah, and besiege 
Zimri. Zimri, seeing that the city will be 
taken, sets the king's house on fire, and 
perishes in the flames, having no way to 
— avoid woe. v, d, w, 929. 1 Kings xvi. 
9-20. 

What was Elah doing in the house of Arzah ? Who 
was Zimri 1 What did Zimri do to Elah when he was 
drinking himself drunk ? Did he make himself king? 
flow long did he reign 1 In the course of those seven 
d iys, whom did he slay 1 What place were the Israel- 
ites besieging when Zimri acted thus ? What did they 
do as soon as they heard of his proceedings 1 Whither 
did they go ? What did they do there 1 What did Zim- 
ri do to avoid being taken 7 . When did these events 
happen 1 



OR TEN TRIBES. 



103 



1 1 . The people are divided between 
Omri and Tibni. At length Omri pre- 
vails, reigns wickedly, and puts — away 
fame, w, f, m, 925. 1 Kings xvi. 21-23. 

Was there any difficulty in the election of the next 
king ? Between whom were the people divided "? Which 
prevailed ? How -did he reign \ W hen did he begin to 
rei^n without a iival ? 

LESSON SECOND. 

12. Omri founds Samaria to be the 
capital of his kingdom, then dies. Ahab, 
his son, takes his place, and inherits his 
— vices, v, c, s, 917. 1 Kings xvi. 24-28. 

What celebrated city did Omri found ? What hap- 
pened to him in the same year 1 Who succeeded him 
in the same year ! What yearwas'it \ What did Ahab 
inherit 1 

13. Ahab is assured, by Elijah the 
prophet, that there shall be no rain for 
years but according to his word. To con- 
ceal Elijah from Ahab's resentment, in the 
drought, the Lord commands him to go 
to the brook Cherith, and tells him that he 
has u commanded the ravens to feed him.'' — 
Elijah goes. cc He drinks of the brook, and 
the ravens bring him bread and flesh in 
the morning, and bread and flesh in the eve- 
ning. The command of the Lord in this 



194 IIlSTOltY OF THE ISRAELITES, 

WAY OBEYING. W, B, NG, 910. 1 Kings 

xvii. 1-6. 

What was Elijah % Of what did he assure Ahab ? 
What was done to conceal Elijah from Ahab's resent- 
ment which would be excited by the drought 1 Who 
sent him to the brook Cherith 1 What did the Lord at 
the same time tell Elijah ? Did Elijah go 1 Of what did 
he drink while at the brook Cherith ? What did he eat ? 
How did he obtain it ? How often ? Whose command 
were they in this way obeying I In what year 1 

14. The brook becomes dry u because 
there has been no rain in the land." The 
Lord commands Elijah to go to Zarephath, 
or Sarepta, and tells hiin that he has 
" commanded a widow to sustain him" — 
Elijah goes and finds the widow gathering 
sticks, and asks her for a little water and a 
morsel of bread. She declares that she has 
nothing but a handful of meal and a little 
oil, which she is about to dress, that she 
and her son u may eat it and die." He as- 
sures her that the meal shall not waste, 
nor the oil fail " until the day that the 
Lord sends rain upon the earth." The widow 
did as he said ; u and he, and she, and 
her son did eat many days'' of the meal 
and t lie oil, thanking the Lord, and their 
circumstances — viewing with joy. v, kg, 
j, 909. 1 Kings xvii. 7-16. 



OR TEN TRIBES. 195 

What became dry ? Why 1 Whither did Elijah go 
when the brook was dry 1 Who directed him to go to 
Zuiephath I What did the Lord tell him at the same 
time ! Did Elijah had the widow ? What was she do- 
ing when he found her ? What did he ask her fori 
What was her reply 1 W 7 hat did he assure her'? Did 
she comply with his request \ Of what did Elijah, 
the widow, and her son, eat many days ? What is the 
date ? 

15. The widow's son falls sick, and dies. 
Elijah restores him to life, and delivers 
him to his mother, who expresses her grati- 
tude for the interposition, with wonder — ■ 
viewing it. v, ng, t, 908. 1 Kings xvii. 
17-24. 

What happened to the widow's son 1 Wliat did Eli- 
jah do ? When 1 

16. Elijah is commanded by the Lord 
to go and shew himself to &hab. He 
meets good Obadiah, and has an interview 
with Ahab. At Elijah's request, and 
Ahab's command, Israel and the prophets 
of Baal are assembled at Mount Carmel. — 
Elijah asks for a bullock to be offered by 
himself to the Lord, and for another to be 
offered by Baal's prophets to Baal, each 
without fire, and proposes that the God 
that answers by fire shall be God ; to which 
all the people agree. The prophets of 

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196 HISTORY OF THE ISRAELITES 



Baal offer first. They lay their bullock in 
order, and call on their god from morning 
till noon, leaping upon the altar, and cut- 
ting themselves with knives and lancets, till 
the blood gashes out upon them. Elijah 
ridicules Baal, and bids his prophets to 
cry louder. They call and leap, and cut 
and bleed till the time of offering the eve- 
ning sacrifice ; but there is no ''voice, nor 
any. to answer, nor any that regards." Eli- 
jah calls to the people, " Come near unto 
me." The people gather round Elijah. He 
builds an altar with twelve stones in the 
name of the Lord, lays the bullock in or- 
der and drenches the offering and the al- 
tar with water. Every thing is now ready. 
Elijah fervently addresses the " Lord God 
of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel." The 
" fire cf the Lord falls and consumes the 
burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the 
stones, and the dust, and licks up the wa- 
ter ;" the people see it, fall on their faces, 
and exclaim, "the Lord he is God; the 
Lord he is God." BaaPs prophets are taken 
and slain, and the land is refreshed by a 



OR TEN TRIBES. 197 

s 

change of — weather. \v, th, r, 906. 
1 Kings xviii. 

Whither did Elijah go when he left the widow ? Who 
commanded him to do so ? Whom did he meet! Had 
he an interview with Ahab 1 What did Elijah request 
Ahab to do at Mount Carmel 1 Did he comply 1 What 
did Elijah ask for at Carmel ? For what purpose 1 To 
whom were they to be offered'? By whom \ What did 
Elijah, at the same time, propose 1 Who agreed to this 
proposal ? Did Elijah, or the prophets of Baai offer 
first ? How did they conduct themselves ? What notice 
did Elijah take of them I Did Baal answer ^ Till when 
did their phrenzy continue 1 What did Elijah then bid 
the peopie to do 1 When the people were gathered 
round Elijah, what did he build 1 With what 1 In 
whose name ? When the altar was built, and the wood 
and bullock laid in order upon it, what was done ? 
When every thing was ready, whom did Elijah fer- 
vently address 1 Did he answer ? How % Did the peo- 
ple see it ? What did they do ? What became of Baal's 
prophets ? Did the drought continue after this ? What 
is the date ? 

17. Ahab's wife Jezebel is enraged, and 
seeks to slay Elijah for slaying BaaPs 
prophets. Elijah flees to Beersheba, and 
thence to the wilderness where an angel en- 
courages him and gives him food ; in the 
strength of which he travels forty days and 
forty nights, and arrives at Horeb, the 
Mount of God. Here the Lord manifests 
himself to Elijah in an extraordinary man 
ner, commands him to go and anoint Ha 



198 HISTORY OF THE ISRAELITES, 

zael to be king over Syria, Jehu to be king 
over Israel, and Elisha to be a prophet in- 
stead of himself, and declares that each shall 
be of Israel's iniquity an — avenger, v, ng, 
r, 908. 1 Kings xix. 

"Who was enraged a»t Elijah for slaying Baal's proph- 
ets ? What was her name ? What did sh.3 seek to do 
to Elijih? Whither did Elijah go to avoid her ? What 
did he receive from an angel in the wilderness? What 
did lie do in the strength of that food ? Where did he 
arrive? What took place at Horeb ? Whom did he 
command him to anoint? Hazael to be what? Jehu 
to be what? Ehsha what? What did the Lord de- 
clare at the same time ? Date ? 

18. Samaria is besieged by Benhadad, 
king of Syria, who sends messengers into 
the city to claim Aha If s gold and silver, 
wives and children, which claim Ahab pro- 
fessess to admit. Again Benhadad sends 
messengers to inform Ahab that he will 
send his servants to search his house and 
the houses of his servants, and to bring away 
every thing valuable. Ahab consults with 
the Elders, determines to resist, and pre- 
pares for the combat. The Israelites, di- 
rected by a prophet, sally forth from the 
city, and fall upon the Syrians, who flee, 
and are pursued with great slaughter ; by 



OR TEN TRIBES. 199 

the Israelites, avenged — vowing to be. v, 
ng, b, 901. 1 Kings xx. 1-21. 

By whom was Samaria besieged ? What did he send 
into the city ? What for ? What did Ahab profess ? 
For what did Ahab send messengers the second time ? 
What did Ahab do ? What did he determine ? For 
what did he prepare ? Who directed the Israelites? 
What did they do ? What did the Syrians do ? Did 
the Israelites pursue? What attended the pursuit? 
What is the date ? 

19. In the following year Ben-hadad 
leads an immense army to Aphek, to fight 
against Ahab. Ahab, encouraged by a 
man of God, attacks the Syrians, and kills 
one hundred thousand of them. The Syrians 
retreat into Aphek, where twenty-seven 
thousand more are slain by other means, 
and Ahab closely besieges the remainder. 
Ben-hadad and his principal servants, una- 
ble to escape, surrender themselves to 
Ahab with sackcloth on their loins, and hal- 
ters on their heads. Ahab receives them i n 
a friendly manner, and makes a covenant 
with Ben-hadad. A prophet shews Ahab 
the impolicy of his conduct in permitting 
Ben-hadad to escape ; and predicts his 
death, and the slaughter of Israel, the con- 
sequences WEIGHING. W, GH, NG, 900. 

1 Kings xx. 22-43. 



200 HISTORY OF THE ISRAELITES, 

What did Ben-hadad do in the following year ? By 
whom was Ahab encouraged ? Wnat did he do? How 
many of the Syrians were killed ? What did the rest 
do? What happened to them in the city? Did Ahab 
besiege the remainder ? What did Ben-hadad and his 
principal servants do when they found themselves una- 
ble to escape ? How? How did Ahab receive them? 
What did he make with Ben-hadad ? What did a 
prophet shew Ahab ? Whose death did he predict? 
What else as the consequence of Ahab's conduct ? 
When did these things happen ? 

20. Ahab covets the vineyard of Naboth, 
who refuses to part with it because he in- 
herits it from his fathers. Ahab is discon- 
tented, and Jezebel, his wife, discovering 
the cause, promises to give him the vineyard- 
She causes Naboth to be accused of blasphe- 
my, and stoned to death. Ahab goes to take 
possession of the vineyard, and is met by 
Elijah, who denounces terrible judgments. 
Ahab humbles himself, on which account 
the threatened evils are deferred. Sincere 
repentance and reformation changes — 
each woe into jot. en, w, J, 899. 1 Kings 
xxi. 

What did Ahab covet? Was Naboth willing to part 
with it. ? Why not ? Did this satisfy Ahab ? Did he 
still covet the vineyard ? Of course he could not be 
happy : who discovered the cause of his unhappiness ? 
What did she promise ? Did she fulfil her promise ? 
How did she dispossess Naboth ? When Ahab went 
to take possession of the vineyard, whom did he meet ? 



OR TEN TRIBES. 201 

What did Elijah denounce ? What effect had the 
woi ds of Elijah on Ahab ? What were deferred on ac- 
count of Ahab's humiliation and repentance ? Date ? 

21. Ahab is visited by Jehoshaphat king 
ofJudnh, whose assistance he procures in 
an attempt to recover Ramoth- G Head from 
the Syrians. Ahab gathers his prophets to- 
gether, and inquires of them. They advise 
him to go, and promise him success. At 
Jehoshaphat's request, Micaiah, a prophet 
of the Lord, is sent for, who foretells 
Ah,aVs death, but is disbelieved and ill- 
treated. The confederated armies go np 
to Rarnoth-Gilead, and are routed. Ahab 
is killed, as Micaiah predicted, and Aha- 
ziah his son begins to reign, but nothing 
- achieves, ch, v, s, 897. 1 Kings xxi. 
(See par. 190.) 

Who visited Ahab 1 In what did Ahab procure the 
assistance of Jehoshaphat 1 Who advised him to go ? 
What did they promise 1 Who was sent for at Jehosha- 
phat's request ? What was he ? What did he predict ? 
How was he treated 1 Did the armies of Ahab and 
Jehoshaphat go to Ramoth-Gilead ? What was the 
event ! Who was killed \ Who succeeded him ? In 
what year ? 

LESSON THIRD. 

22. Ahaziah being sick, sends messen- 
gers to Baal-zehub, the god of Ehron, to 



202 HISTORY OF THE ISRAELITES, 

inquire how his sickness will terminate. — 
The messengers are met by Elijah^ and sent 
back by him, with assurance that Ahaziah 
will die. Ahaziah sends a captain with fif- 
ty men to bring Elijah to Samaria, who are 
consumed by fire from heaven. Another 
captain and fifty are sent, who are killed in 
a similar manner. The third company is 
sent, the captain of which begs for mercy, 
and obtains it. The angel of the Lord 
commands Elijah to accompany him. Eli- 
jah obeys, comes to the king, reproves his 
idolatry, and announces his death. Ahaziah 
accordingly dies, and Jekoram, his brother, 
becomes king, who of the abolition of Baal, 
but not of idolatry, is the — achiever, 
ch, v. r, 396. 2 Kings i. 2. 18. iii. 1-3. 

Whither did Ahaziah send messengers when he was 
sick? What was Baal-zehub ? For what did he send 
messengers? Who met them 1 Of what did he assure 
them ? Did the messengers proceed to Baal or return ? 
When the messengers returned what did Ahaz ; ah do ? 
What happened to them ! What did Ahaziah tiien do ? 
What happened to them 1 Did Ahaziah make any 
other effort to take Elijah ! What 1 Tor what did the 
third captain beg when he came to Elijah ? What did 
Elijah do ? Who commanded him 1 When he came to 
the king, what did he do ? Did Ahaziah die ? Who 
became king ? In what year ? 



OR TEN TRIBES. 203 

23. Elijah, accompanied by Elisha, goes 
from Gilgal to Bethel, from Bethel to Jeri- 
cho, and from Jericho to Jordan. On 
coming to the river, Elijah smites the wa- 
ter with his mantle wrapped together, the 
water divides, and they go over on dry 
ground. Elijah bids Elisha to make a re- 
quest, who requests that a double portion 
of Elijah's spirit may rest on him. They 
still go on and talk, until there appears a 
chariot of fire, and horses of fire , and' part 
them asunder ; and c ' Elijah goes up by a 
whirlwind into heaven." Elisha takes up 
the mantle of Elijah, returns to Jordan, 
smites the waters with the mantle, and goes 
over on dry ground, and is met by the sons 
of the prophets, who acknowledge him 
their head. Fifty men go in useless search 
of Elijah. Elisha heals the water of Jericho. 
He then goes to Bethel. On the road for- 
ty two persons are punished by means of 
two she bears, for an insult which admits of 
no palliation— whatever. \vh, t, v, r, 
896. 2 Kings, ii. 

Whither did Elijah go from Gilgal ? Whither from 
Bethel } Whither from Jericho 1 Who accompanied 
him 1 What did Elijah do when he came to the river ? 

20 



204 HISTORY OF THE ISRAELITE?, 

What followed 1 Did he and Klisha cross the river ? 
How 1 What did Elijah bid Elisha to do ? What did 
Elisha request : After crossing the river did they con- 
tinue to travel ? Till when ? What did Elisha take 
up which fell from Elijah ? Whether did Elisha go ? 
How did he cross it ! By whom was he met ? What 
did the sons of the prophets acknowledge ; Was any 
search made for Elijah ? What? With what success? 
What did Elisha heal ? Whither did he go from Jeri- 
cho ? What happened on the road ! What is the date 7 . 

24. Jehoram. assisted by the king of Ju- 
dah and the king of Edom, goes against the 
S\foabites, who have rebelled against Jeho- 
ram. The three kings and the confedera- 
ted army are in great distress for want of 
water. They go to Elisha to inquire of 
the Lord. Elisha attends to them on Je- 
heshaphat's account, and foretells the event. 
Water appears, a victory is given, and the 
kings in — it joix. t, j, n, 895. 2 
Kings iil. (See par. 194.) 

Who rebelled against Jehoram ? Did Jehoram at- 
tempt to recover them ? Who assisted him • In their 
expedition against the Moabites on what account were 
they in distress \ To whom did thev go ! What did 
Elisha do? What was the e.vent ! What is the date ? 

25. A widow of one of the prophets is 
oppressed by a merciless creditor. She 
applies to Elisha, who miraculously in- 
creases her oil, part of which she sells,. 
and with the money makes her account 



OK TEX TRIBES. 205 

with the creditor — quite even, q, t, v, 
n, 895. 2 Kings, iv. 1—7. 

Who applied to Elisha in a case of oppression 1 By 
whom was she oppressed ? What did Elisha do for 
the widow ? What did she do with part of the oil ] 
Did she pay the creditor with the money % Date ? 

26. Elisha goes to Shunem, and is hos- 
pitably treated by a respectable woman and 
her husband. They appropriate a cham- 
ber to his use. He wishes to requite them, 
and offers to the woman his influence with 
the king and the captain of the host in their 
favor, which she declines. He therefore 
foretells the birth of a son, which in time 
they receive. But Elisha is grateful, and 
does not think the obligation — yet even, 
y, t, v,n, 895. 1 Kings, iv. 8-17. 

Whither did Elisha go next ? How was he treated 
there by a respectabie woman and her husband 1 What 
did they appropriate to his use ^ What did Elisha wish 
to do ? What did he offer in their favor ! Was it ac- 
cepted ? What did he foretell ? Was the prediction 
verified \ Did Elisha consider he had thus discharged 
the debt of gratitude 1 What is the date ? 

27. Jehoram, king of Israel, receives a 
letter from the king of Syria, sent in con- 
sequence of the representation of a little 
Israelitish captive, requesting Jehoram to 
eure the bearer, his servant Naaman, of 



206 HISTORY OF THE ISRAELITES, 

the leprosy. Jehoram is greatly perplexed, 
believing the Syrian to be seeking a quar- 
rel. Elisha, hearing of this, orders Naa- 
raan to be sent to him. Naaman goes to 
Elisha's house in great state, and is direct- 
ed by a messenger from the prophet, to wash 
in Jordan seven times. Naaman is displeased 
in consequence of being received with so 
little ceremony, and departs in a rage. 
His servants reason with him, he is persua- 
ded, goes to Jordan, washes, and is cured. 
He returns to Elisha, acknowledges the true 
God, and offers a present which Elisha re- 
fuses. He then returns homeward. Ge- 
hazi, Elisha's servant, runs after him and 
fraudulently obtains two talents of silver 
and two changes of raiment. He is detect- 
ed by EUsha from whose presence he de- 
parts, afflicted with Naaman's — white 
evil. wii,t, v, l, 894. 2 Kings, v. 

From whom did Jehoram, king of Israel, receive a 
letter 7 What did the king of Syria by the letter re- 
quest Jehoram to do 1 What caused the king of Syr- 
ia to make this extraordinary request ? What did Je- 
h'jram believe was the king of Syria's object? How 
was Jehoram affected 1 By whom was he relieved 1 
What did Elisha do 1 Did Naaman go to Elisha's 
house 1 In what manner 1 What did Elisha direct 
Naaman to do ? Did he direct him personally or by a 



OR TEN TRIBES. 207 

messenger ? With what was Naaman displeased 1 
What did he do ? Who reasoned with him 1 Did they 
prevail on him to do as Eiisha had directed ? What 
was the consequence ? When Naaman found he was 
cured what did he do 1 What did he acknowledge 1 
What did he offer to Elisha 1 Did Elisha receive it ? 
When Naaman returned homeward who ran after him ? 
What did he obtain ? How? Was he detected % By 
whom 7 . Was he punished 1 How 1 What is the date ? 

28. The sons of the prophets go to the 
banks of Jordan to cut ivood, in order to 
enlarge their dwelling. One of them acci- 
dentally drops his axe into the water, at 
which he is much troubled, it being bor- 
rowed. Elisha causes it to swim by throw- 
ing after it a — twig, t, w, g, 893. 2 
Kings, vi. 1 — 7. 

Whither did the sons of the prophets go to cut 
wood 1 For what purpose did they cut wood ? What 
accident happened lo one of them 1 On what was 
he principally troubled 1 Did he recover it 1 How 1 
Date ? 

29. Elisha, understanding the secret 
designs of ihe Icing of Syria against Israel, 
informs Jehoram the king, by which 
means the plans of the Syrians are frustra- 
ted. The king of Syria, being told that 
Elisha, the cause of his failures, is in Do- 
than, sends & great host to take him. The 

Lord strikes them with blindness, and Eli- 
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203 HISTORY OF THE ISRAELITES, 

slia leads the whole host to Samaria. The 
Lord opens their eyes, and they see their 
danger. The king is ready to slay them. 
The prophet prevents him, and directs 
him to give them meat and drink, and then 
to dismiss them to their masters. Ac- 
cordingly they all EAT and AWAY GO. T, 

w, g, 893. 2 Kings, vi. 8-23. 

What did Elisha understand respecting the king of 
Syria ? W T hom did he inform ? What were consequent- 
ly frustrated ? What was told of the king of Syria ? 
What did he do ? "What happened to that host 1 By 
whom 1 Who led the host when they were blind 1 
Whither 1 Did the Lord restore their sight ? Where 1 
What was Jehoram ready to do when he had them in 
his power 1 Who prevented ? What did Elisha direct 
him to do 1 I>id he do so 1 Date 1 



LESSON FOURTH. 

30. Ben-hadad, king of Syria, besieges 
Samaria, and reduces the inhabitants to 
shocking distress. Jehoram is irritated, 
vows to take the life of Elisha, and sends 
an executioner to behead him. Elisha pre- 
dicts an abundant and speedy relief. One 
of the lords questions the possibility of 
this, to whom Elisha replies, " Behold 
thoushalt sec it with thine eyes, but shalt 



OR TExV TRIBES. 209 

not eat thereof." Four lepers, perishing 
with hunger, go in the evening to the 
camp of the Syrians to seek relief, and 
find t lie camp totally deserted : the Lord 
has terrified them, and they have fled. 
The lepers return in the night, and bring 
the welcome news to the city. Jehoram 
suspects treachery, and sends a few horse- 
men to scour the country, and ascertain if 
the Syrians are somewhere concealed. The 
horsemen return and confirm the report 
of the lepers. The people go out and 
spoil the camp, in consequence of which 
provisions become as plentiful in Samaria 
as Elisha had foretold. The unbelieving 
lord, having the charge of the gate, is 
trodden to death by the crowd. Thus he 
finds the prediction of Elisha fulfilled : he 
sees abundance of food in the city, and 
cannot his— exit avoid, x, t, v, d. 892. 
2 Kings, vi. 8-33. vii. 

Who besieged Samaria and reduced the inhabitants 
to shocking distress'? In the midst of the distress who 
was irritated ? What did he vow to do ? What did 
he do to accomplish this 1 What did Elisha predict ? 
Who questioned the truth of his prediction ? What 
did Elisha tell that lord '? Who went to the Syrian 
camp in the evening ? What was their object 1 In 



210 HISTORY OF THE ISRAELITES, 

what state did they find the camp 1 What was the 
cause of its desertion ? What did the lepers do in the 
night 1 What did Jehoram suspect 1 What did he do ? 
What was the result of their search ? What did the 
people do when the report was confirmed I What be- 
came plentiful in consequence '? How plentiful ? Who 
had the charge of the gate, when the people were go- 
ing and returning from the camp and bringing the spoil 
into the city ? What happened to him 1 What was 
fulfilled 1 When did these things happen 1 

31. The son of the Shunamite dies. 
The mother hastens to Elisha, who comes 
with her to the child. He prays to the 
Lord, the child is restored to life, and Eli- 
sha is heartily thanked by — each voice. 
ch,v, c, 891. 2 Kings, iv. 18-37. 

What happened to the Shunamite's child ? What did 
the mother do as soon as the child was dead! Did he 
go with her to her son ? "When Elijah was with the 
child what did he do ? What followed 1 When ? 

32. Elisha goes to Gilgal, where he 
prevents the sons of the prophets from 
being poisoned, and increases a scanty pro- 
vision so as to make it sufficient for one 
hundred men, who with wonder — eat 
joying. t,j, ng, 890. 2 Kings, iv. 38-44. 

What prevented a calamity among the sons of the 
prophets I Where 1 What was the calamity ? What 
did he increase 1 For how many men did he make it 
sufficient 1 What is the date 1 



OR TEN TRIBES. 211 

33. Jehoram converses with Gehazi 
concerning Elisha. While Gehazi is tell- 
ing the king about the Shunamite's son, the 
mother appears to present a petition, and 
confirms his account. She, forewarned 
of a seven years' famine, and advised by 
Elijah, has been sojourning in the land of 
the Philistines, and now, on returning, ap- 
plies to the king for the restoration of 
her house and land, which she obtains with 
the fruit of the field, and — each item, 
ch, t 5 m, 885- 2 Kings, viii. 1 — 6. 

Concerning whom did Jehoram converse with Geha- 
zi ? Did Gehazi teJJ the king about raising the Shu- 
namite's son from the dead ! Who came in at the 
same time to present a petition to the king? Did she 
confirm Gehazi's account? For what did she come to 
petition the king 1 Where had she been sojourning 1 
Why ! Date 1 

34. Elisha goes to Damascus, where he 
is called on by Hazael, who comes to in- 
quire whether the king of Syria, who is 
sick and has sent him, will recover, or die. 
Elisha predicts the king's death, the acces- 
sion of Hazael to the throne, and the 
atrocities of which he will become guilty 
Hazael returns, stifles his master with a 



212 HISTORY OP THE ISRAELITES, 

wet cloth, reigns in his stead, and fulfils 
the predictions in — each item, ch, t, m, 
885 2 Kings, viii. 7-15. 

To what city in Syria did Elisha go *? Who called 
on him there 1 For what ? What did Elisha predict 
with regard to the king 1 What with regard to Hazael 1 
What did Hazael do after he returned to the king of 
Syria ? What was fulfilled 1 Date 1 

35. Jehoram, joined by Ahaziah, king 
of Judah, is at war with Hazael in Ra- 
moth-gilead. Jehoram is wounded, and 
goes to Jezreel to be healed, whither 
Ahaziah also goes to see Jehoram. Elisha 
sends a disciple of the prophets to Ramoth- 
gilead to anoint Jehu, to be king of Israel. 
The disciple acts according to his orders, 
and informs Jehu that he is to cut off the 
whole house of Ahab. Jehu's captains pro- 
claim him king. He goes to Jezreel, 
where he finds Jehoram and Ahaziah, and 
slays them. Jehoram's body is cast into 
the portion of Naboth. He commands 
Jezebel to be thrown out of her window 
into the street, which is done, and she is 
trodden to death and eaten by dogs. He to- 
tally destroys the house of Ahab, and kills 
forty-two men of the kindred of Ahaziah. 



OR TEN TRIBES. 213 

He is a wicked man, and walks in the 
ways of Jeroboam, although he destroys 
the images, houses, and priests of Baal, 
in — total, t, t, l, 884. 2 Kings, viL 
28-29. ix. 1-31. See par. 200. 

In what war was Jehorara joined by Ahaziah 1 
Who was Ahaziah ? Where was the war carried on '1 
Who was wounded 1 Whither did he go in conse- 
quence ? For what purpose 2 . Who went to see him 1 
Whom did Elisha send to Ramoth-gilead T What to 
do 1 Did the disciple do so 1 What did he tell Jehu 
at the same time ? What did Jehu's captains do * 
Whither did he go"? W T hom did he find there % What 
did he do to them 1 What was done with Jehoram's 
body ? What was done to Jezebel '1 V\ hat did Jehu 
totally destroy ? Whom did he slay who were not of 
the house of Ahab *! What did he do to Baal and his 
worship ? Was Jehu a good man 1 In whose ways did 
he walk 1 In what year did these events happen % 

36. Jehu dies, and Jehoahaz, his son, be- 
comes king, of whose life vice is the — te- 
nor, t, n, r, 856. 2 Kings, x. 34-36. 

When Jehu died who was made king 1 In what 
year did these two events happen 1 Was the conduct 
of Jehoahaz distinguished by virtue, or vice 1 

37. Jehoahaz dies, and Jehoash, his son, 
begins to reign, who cc departs not from all 
the sins of Jeroboam, 11 which are manv and 
■ — each heavy, ch, ii, v, 839. 2 Kings, 
xiii 9-12. 

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214 HISTORY OF THE ISRAELITES 



Who began to reign when Jehoahaz died 1 From 
whose sins did he not depart ? In what year did Jeho- 
ash begin to reign, and Jehoahaz die 1 



LESSON FIFTH. 

38. Elisha is sick, and is visited bv Je- 
hoash, at which time he foretells three 
victories of the Israelites over the Syrians, and 
dies. A dead man, about to be buried, is 
thrown in haste, through fear of the 
Syrians, who are unexpectedly near, into 
his yet open grave. On touching his bones, 
the dead man recovers, and — out goes, 
t, g, s, 837. 2 Kings xiii. 14-21. 

Whom that was sick, did Joash go to see ? What did 
Elisha foretell ? Did Elisha recover from this sickness, 
or die 1 What was thrown into Elisha's grave after he 
was put into it ? What occasioned this? When the 
dead man touched Elisha's body what followed 1 Date ? 

39. Jehoash recovers the cities which 
the Syrians had taken from Jehoahaz his fa- 
ther, and beats the Syrians three times. 
These victories were intended in Elisha's 
last prediction — which agree, wh, cij, 
g, r, 836. 2 Kings xiii. 25. 

What did Jehoash recover from the Sprians ? How 
many times did Jehoash heat the Syrians after the 
death of Elisha ? Were these victories predicted ? By 



OR TEN TRIBES. 215 

whom ? Do they agree with the prediction ? What is 
the date ? 

40. Jehoash receives a challenge from 
Jlmaziah king of Judah, and courageously 
expostulates. Amaziah persists. The 
two kings put themselves at the head of 
their armies which meet at Beth-shemesh, 
and a battle takes place. The army of 
Judah is beaten. Jehoash takes Jerusalem, 
breaks down four hundred cubits of the 
wall, takes the treasures of the king's house 
and the temple, and returns to Samaria 
with hostages, proving to Amaziah that his 
pride is — too dear, t, d, r 5 826. 2 
Kings xiv, 8-14. (See par. 208.) 

What did Jehoash receive from the king of Judah ? 
Which of the kings of Judah ? Did he immediately ac- 
cept it ? How then ? Did Amaziah persist ? How did 
the two kings proceed ? Did they fight? Which army 
was beaten ? What did Jehoash take ? What did he 
break down ? What treasures did he take ? What did 
he do then ? With what ? In what year ? 

41. Jehoash dies, and his son Jeroboam 
succeeds ; who, like his predecessors, ad- 
heres to the sin of the first Jeroboam, and 
will have — it done, t, d, n, 825. 2 
Kings xiv. 16, 23-27. 

Who succeeded Jehoash ? In what year? Was it the 
year in which Jehoash died ? To what did Jeroboam 
2nd adhere ? 

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216 HISTORY OP THE ISRAELITES, 

42. Amos prophesies in Israel, and 
foretells the captivity. He is accused of 
conspiracy against Jeroboam, and reported 
to the king by Jlmaziah, who as priest at 
Bethel — stays, s, t, s, 787. Amos viL 

Which of the prophets prophesied in Israel in the 
reign of Jeroboam ? What did he foretell ? Of what 
was he accused ? To whom reported ? By whom ? 
When ? 

43. Now death the life of Jeroboam 
2nd-is to take. Sj't, k, 784. 2 Kings 
xv. 29. 

In what year did Jeroboam 2nd die ? 

44. Zachariah son of Jeroboam 2nd, 
eleven years after the death of his father, 
becomes king, and " does that which is 
evil in the sight of the Lord :" such-is 
the usage, s, s, g, 773. 1 Kings xv. 9. 

Who reigned next to Jeroboam 2nd? Did he begin 
to reign when his father died ? How long after ? Did 
he refgn well ? What did he do ? In what year did he 
begin to reign ? 

45. Zachariah is slain by Shallum, who 
reigns one month, and is slain by Mena- 
hem, who begins to reign and does evil, 
but from assassins-is safe^ s, s, f, 772. 
2 Kings xv. 8. 10-1 

How did Zachariah reign and die ? Did Shallnm 
reign ? How long ? How did his reign terminate ? Ditf 



OR TEN TRIBES. 217 

Menahem reign? In what year did these murders and 
accessions to the throne of Israel take place ? 

46. Menahem oppresses the people, to 
procure silver for Pul, the king of Assyria, 
to induce him to be his friend, Com- 
plaint is useless ; it — so is to be. s, s, b, 
771. 2 Kings xv. 19, 20. 

How did Menahem use the people ? What was his 
object ? Why did he want silver for the king of Assy- 
ria ? Date ? 

47. Menahem dies, and Pekahiah his 
son becomes king, who reigns wickedly 
a short — spaced s, p, c, 761. 2 Kings 

22-24. 

When Menahem died, wno became king ? How did 
he reign ? In what year did he begin ? 

48. Pekahiah is slain in his palace by- 
conspirators, at the head of whom is Pe- 
kah, who becomes king, and the throne 
for many years — is to enjoy, s, n, j, 759, 
2 Kings xv. 25-28. 

How did Pekahiah's reign end ? By whom ? Who 
was at the head of them ? Who became king ? In what 
year ? 

49. Pekah, at war with Ahaz king of 
Judah, slays a vast number of the Jews in 
one day, and makes captives of a still 
greater number. Oded the prophet, goes 



213 HISTORY OF THE ISRAELITES 



to Samaria, reasons with the heads of Isra- 
el, and requires the liberation of the cap- 
tives. The men " take the captives, and 
with the spoil clothe all that are naked 
among them, and array them, and shod 
them, and give them to eat and to drink, 
and anoint them, and carry all the feeble 
of them upon asses, and bring them to 
Jericho, the city of palm trees, to their 
brethren. Then they return to Samaria ;" 
and in this noble instance, the Israelites 
are not— -slow to obey, s, l, b, 741. 2 
Chron. xxviii. 6-15. (See par. 213 and 
214. 

Was there any war between the Israelites and the 
Jews in the reign of Pekahr' Which prevailed ? What 
did they do to the Jews in one day ? Who interfered 
with regard to the captives ? With whom did he rea- 
son ? What did he require ? Did he procure it? What 
did the Israelites do for the captives when they al- 
lowed them to £o ? Whither did they take them ? How 
did they treat the feeble on the road ? In what year did 
the Israelites acquit themselves so nobly ? 

50: Pekah is invaded by Tiglath-pile- 
ser, king of Assyria, who overruns the 
country, takes many cities, and makes great 
havoc among the people, taking into cap- 
tivity and — slaying, s, l, ng, 740. 2 
Kings xv. 29. 



Oil TEN TRIBES. 319 

By whom was Pekah invaded ? What did the Assy- 
rians overrun? What did they take? What did they 
do among the people ? How ? When ? 

51. Pekah is slain by Hoshea, who the 
throne — is to have, s, h, v, 739. 2 
Kings xv. 30. 

How did the reign of Pekah conclude ? By whom f 
In what year ? 

52. Hoshea, who also does evil, begins 
to reign when Israel into Assyrian captivi- 
ty — is going, s, g, ng, 730. 2 Kings 
xvii. 1, 2. 

Who reigned in Israel next to Pekah ? Did he reign 
w T ell ? When did he begin to reign? What great 
change had begun to operate ? 

53. Hoshea becomes tributary to Shah 
maneser, king of Assyria, pays yearly tri- 
bute for some time, and then rebels. Shal- 
maneser imprisons Hoshea, and besieges 
Samaria three years. This year, the 
ninth of Hoshea, Samaria is taken, and 
Israel is carried into captivity by the As- 
syrians, on account of sin, and— is to de- 
cay, s, d, c, 721. 2 Kings xvii. 

To wiiom did Hoshea become tributary ? What did 
he do for some time ? What then ? What did Shal- 
maneser do to Hoshea on account of his rebellion? 
What to Samaria ? How long did he besiege Samaria ? 



220 HISTORY OF THE ISRAELITES, 

Did he take it 1 What else did he do ? On what ac- 
count did the Lord permit thia ? How long hnd Ho<- 
shea reigned ? In what year was Samaria taken and Is- 
rael carried into captivity by the Assyrians .? 



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